Fiorentina's latest capture Alberto Gilardino has expressed his delight at the move from Milan
Former Milan ace happy at Florence switch
Fiorentina's latest capture Alberto Gilardino has expressed his delight at the move from Milan.
The 25-year-old was officially unveiled as a Fiorentina player on Thursday in a deal worth in the region of €13million (£10.4million).
Following three successful years with Milan the Italy international is looking forward to enjoying more success in Florence.
"I'm happy," he beamed. "It has been a marriage well made from the beginning.
"At Milan I experienced three important years winning important trophies and contributing.
Important stage
"Florence is an important stage of my career. I've only just arrived but I have already understood the love of football here."
Gilardino will link up again with former coach Cesare Prandelli and Adrian Mutu and he is especially looking forward to partnering ex-Parma colleague Mutu.
"With the coach I have a good relationship. I would be pleased to see Mutu again, who I know well," he concluded.
