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'He is extraordinary' - Montella praises 'eager' Ribery after Fiorentina move

The Frenchman has arrived in Italy to plenty of fanfare and a coach who wants to see him express himself in Serie A

Fiorentina manager Vincenzo Montella lauded Franck Ribery as “extraordinary” after the former Bayern Munich star joined the Serie A side.

Ribery completed a free transfer to Fiorentina following his departure from Bundesliga champions Bayern with the French veteran reportedly signing a two-year deal.

The 36-year-old enjoyed a trophy-laden 12-year career in Germany - winning nine Bundesliga titles and the Champions League in 2013.