Fiorentina have signed Aston Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez.

Sky Sport Italia says the loan deal will cost €500,000 and Fiorentina have an option to buy that becomes mandatory if he plays 50 per cent of their matches this season.

The Viola released a statement this evening confirming they have finalised details for the 30-year-old midfielder.

Before Aston Villa Sanchez played for Danubio, River Plate, Valenciennes and Elche.