Aston Villa midfielder Carlos Sanchez is joining Fiorentina on loan for a £375,000 fee with an option buy next summer.
Paulo Sousa's men confirmed the deal on Tuesday evening and will hope the Colombian can provide healthy competition for the likes of Milan Badelj, Borja Valero and Matias Vecino.
Sanchez, who has won 67 caps for his country, joined Villa in 2014 from Elche for £4.7m and has made 55 appearances for the Midlands outfit.
Roberto Di Matteo has already lost midfield enforcer Idrissa Gana Gueye to Everton for £7.