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Fiorentina signing Anderson pays tribute to Man Utd icon Ferguson

Manchester United midfielder Anderson says he's happy to play anywhere for Fiorentina.

Anderson arrives on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season for a reported €6.5m.

"The first training session was good, the team looked after me everyone helped me to settle in. I have to thank everyone and appreciate what they are doing for me," he told Viola Channel.

"I am very happy. I was happy at Manchester for seven or eight years, it was a big club for me and had a lot of friends, but now it's a new challenge and the time to change.

"Sir Alex Ferguson was the guy I looked for, the best guy I ever met in football. I have to say thank you for everything he did for me.

"I don't have a preferred position on the pitch. I just came here to try to help with the players, help the team and help the manager. I do my best.

"I saw Fiorentina lost Champions League qualification by two points last season, so this year I want to help them get into the Champions League."

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