Floriana stepped up their transfer business on Thursday when they announced their second signing of the day, Italian midfielder Stefano D’Agostino.

The 27-year-old midfielder has agreed terms with the Premier League leaders just a few hours after Floriana had announced the signing of wing back Marcelo Dias from Senglea Athletic.

D’Agostino has come through the ranks of Serie A side Sampdoria and after leaving the Serie A side he had spells at Pontedera, Teramo Matera, Taranto and Ternana among others.

The Italian is due to arrive in Malta later this evening when he is expected to put pen to paper on a deal until the end of the season, with an option of extending his stay for a further year.

Earlier yesterday, Floriana wrapped up a deal for wing back Marcelo Dias, from Senglea Athletic.

The Greens have long been trying to bring in the veteran defender during this month’s transfer window but found some resistance from the Cottonera club who were not ready to part way with the experienced Brazilian.

However, on Wednesday Senglea Athletic accepted the player’s wish of moving to Floriana and an agreement was reached with the Premier League leaders.

Dias held personal talks with the Greens on Thursday morning before putting pen to paper to an 15-month contract.

For Floriana, the acquisition of Dias is an important move as they bring in a player who boasts a lot of experience in Maltese football having spent several years with Hibernians before moving to Senglea Athletic at the start of this season.

Dias will train with his new Floriana team-mates this afternoon.

Both Dias and D’Agostino are expected to make their debut in Sunday’s much-anticipated derby against Valletta at the National Stadium.