Fiorentina's latest capture Alberto Gilardino has expressed his delight at sealing his switch to the Viola from Serie A rivals AC Milan.The 25-year-old was officially unveiled as a Fiorentina player on Thursday in a deal worth in the region of €13million (£10.4million).

Following three successful years with Milan the Italy international is looking forward to enjoying more success in Florence.

"I'm happy," he beamed. "It has been a marriage well made from the beginning.

"At Milan I experienced three important years winning important trophies and contributing.

"Florence is an important stage of my career. I've only just arrived but I have already understood the love of football here."

Gilardino will link up again with former coach Cesare Prandelli and Adrian Mutu and he is especially looking forward to partnering ex-Parma colleague Mutu.

"With the coach I have a good relationship. I would be pleased to see Mutu again, who I know well," he concluded.

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