Franck Ribery has arrived in Italy to complete a medical ahead of signing a two-year contract with Serie A club Fiorentina.
“Welcome legend,” the club wrote on Twitter to confirm his arrival on Wednesday.
The French winger has left Bayern Munich as a free agent after 12 seasons with the German giants during which he won 23 trophies.
Ribery’s new deal was concluded late Tuesday and the veteran winger will undergo a medical before his presentation on Thursday.
Both Ribery and his wife Wahiba posted photos on social media on Wednesday on board a private jet, and were greeted by hundreds of fans on their arrival.
Speaking on his move, the French player said “I’m happy, I’m here with my family,” said Ribery.
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“I talked for a week with Fiorentina. I also spoke with Luca Toni. He told me that Fiorentina is a great club and the city is beautiful.
“And I also like Italian and I speak it a bit even though I have to improve. Thank you all.”
Ribery has reportedly agreed a two-year deal worth between 4 million and 4.5 million euros ($4.4m-$4.9m) plus bonuses.
Ribery won nine Bundesliga titles and the Champions League with Bayern after he joined the club from French side Marseille in 2007.