Carlos Sanchez is delighted with his move to Fiorentina.

The former Aston Villa midfielder admits he asked Colombia teammate Juan Cuadrado, of Chelsea, about moving to Florence.

“I'm happy to be here and to have signed the contract with Fiorentina," Sanchez said.

“Fiorentina are a great club, and they've done some important work in recent years. I come here with the desire to do my best and give my all for this team.

“I talked to Cuadrado who told me to come here because it's a family club, and that was important for my decision."