PARIS: French midfielder Jordan Veretout has joined Fiorentina on a four-year deal from English side Aston Villa, the Serie A club announced in a statement on their website on Tuesday.
Fiorentina said that Veretout had signed a contract with an option for a fifth year, while British media reported the transfer fee to be seven million euros ($8.16m).
The 24-year-old spent last season on loan at French outfit Saint-Etienne after parent club Villa were relegated from the Premier League, scoring four goals in 43 appearances.