Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade is delighted with their swoop for Davide Astori.
The defender joins from Cagliari.
Prade said, “We know all about Astori. He reflects the values of Florence, our club and the Della Valle family. He's a serious and reliable lad, who is willing to sacrifice and work hard to best show his qualities.
“We've liked him for a long time, and could have got him last year under [ex-Coach Vincenzo] Montella.
“This year there were favourable conditions to bring him here."