River Plate striker Lucas Beltran is excited to be joining Fiorentina.

Beltran will move to the Viola, despite rival interest from Roma, for £22m.

"It all happened very quickly, a year and a half ago I was on loan at Colon, which helped me to grow and opened up doors," Beltran told Ole.

“I returned, River Plate had faith in me and today I am a different player, with more confidence and experience. Moments are made to be enjoyed and this is what I am thinking today."

He added: “Paulo (Dybala) recommended that I join Roma. I spoke to him, but some things did not happen and the Fiorentina project is very good. They have been interested in me for a long time."