Frank Ribery Signs with Fiorentina

Frank Ribery is set to join Fiorentina after the Serie A side confirmed his arrival on Wednesday.

The 36-year-old former France and Bayern Munich winger stepped off a private jet at Florence's Peretola airport.

Fiorentina's website showed a video of Ribery meeting officials, with around 300 supporters waiting to greet him.

He was due to undergo a medical before signing a two-year contract.

Ribery's former Bayern team mate Luca Toni helped convince him to make the move.

"He told me it's a great club and a beautiful city," Ribery said.

Fiorentina narrowly avoided relegation last season and will start the new campaign under new ownership.

American billionaire Rocco Commisso bought the club from the Della Valle family.

Ribery won 21 major titles with Bayern, including the 2013 Champions League and Club World Cup.

He scored 16 goals in 81 appearances for France.

Fiorentina will hope Ribery's experience can help them improve on last season's performance.

The club finished just above the relegation zone, with **36 points** from **38 matches**.

Ribery's signing is a major coup for Fiorentina, who will be looking to challenge for a European spot.

He will bring his **12 years** of experience at Bayern Munich to the Serie A side.

Ribery's move to Fiorentina is a significant one, with the club looking to rebuild after a disappointing season.

The signing of Ribery is a statement of intent from the new ownership, who are looking to invest in the team.