Fiorentina have re-signed Milan Badelj from Lazio.

The midfielder was a surprise announcement on Monday.

"I've never stopped loving Fiorentina and their fans," said the Badelj.

“I only left the club a year ago only for sporting reasons, but now everything has changed. I didn't consider other offers. I'd have stayed at Lazio if I couldn't come back.

“Now I want to repay their faith in me. I didn't shine at Lazio, above all because of myself.

“I consider my time there a minor failure, but I have to thank them for how they treated me.

“I haven't come back expecting to wear the captain's armband. It'll be worn by a real man who deserves it."