Franck Ribery to have medical at Fiorentina ahead of free transfer following Bayern Munich exit
FRANCK RIBERY is set for a medical ahead of a free transfer to Fiorentina, according to reports.
The Frenchman's Bayern Munich contract expired at the end of last season and he is now set to make the Florence move.
At 36, Ribery has agreed terms with the Serie A side and the deal will be confirmed once he passes the fitness tests, according to Sky Sports Italy journalist Fabrizio Romano.
In a Twitter post, Romano said: "Franck Ribery to Fiorentina, here we go! Total agreement for his contract until June 2021. Medicals on this week in Florence."
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Only yesterday Ribery was said to be in advanced talks with the Italians.
The former French international spent 12 years with the Bundesliga champions and won an incredible 23 trophies.
Recent reports also claimed the veteran had been offered to Everton boss Marco Silva.
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And bizarrely, he was also linked with one of the most unlikely transfer of all time when reports emerged of interest from Sheffield United.
While Ribery is considered a hero at Bayern, his place in the team will likely be filled by recent signing Philippe Coutinho who signed from Barcelona on a season-long loan yesterday.
Ribery has earned 81 caps for France during his illustrious career.