Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade says he would like to sign Franck Ribery, but admits he faces competition for the former France international.
Ribery is a free agent after leaving Bayern Munich upon the expiry of his contract at the end of last season.
The 36-year-old has already confirmed that he intends to keep on playing but has yet to agree a deal with a new club.
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Prade says Fiorentina have spoken to Ribery about the possibility of joining the Serie A side and are now awaiting a response.