Blackburn Rovers have completed the signing of Australia international Vince Grella from Serie A side Torino for a fee in the region of £4m. Grella came through a medical at Rovers' Brockhall training ground yesterday after agreeing terms with the club's chairman, John Williams, and has signed a four-year deal.

The Australian midfielder, who had previously interested Fulham manager Roy Hodgson, arrives in Lancashire with a decade of Serie A experience behind him, having player for Empoli and Parma before joining Torino. Capped 36 times, Grella was a key member of the Australia team that reached the last 16 at the 2006 World Cup.

Ince, who promised further additions to his side in the wake of Saturday's home draw with Premier League newcomers Hull, will look to Grella, 28, to add defensive steel to Rovers' central midfield.