A statement on the club's official website reads: "Fiorentina
would like to communicate that the club has signed Alberto
Gilardino from AC Milan on a permanent basis.
"Gilardino will be unveiled to the press at 12.30 on Thursday at
the Artemio Franchi stadium."
Reports in Italy claim the Viola paid €15m for the striker, he
will earn €1.65m per season plus bonuses and he has signed a five
year deal.