Fiorentina’s longstanding pursuit for Bayern Munich’s Mario Gomez appears to have reached its conclusion with an agreement finally reached with the German champions.
The player’s agent previously confirmed the player’s heart was set on a move to Florence although Fiorentina were struggling to meet the €20 million asking price.
However, the European champions have confirmed that a deal has been reached with the Viola and the player will move to Serie A.
The transfer is thought to include an initial fee of €16m with an extra €4m due in installments over the next four years, with Gomez reported to have signed a contract with Fiorentina that lasts until 2017.
The 27-year-old was the top scorer in the 2010-11 Bundesliga season but since fell down the pecking order at the Allianz Arena and was deemed surplus to requirements by incoming coach Pep Guardiola.
The high profile acquisition of Mario Gomez also appears likely to fuel speculation that Stevan Jovetic’s time in Florence is coming to an end, as Fiorentina are expected to cash in on the Montenegrin forward in order to recoup the outlay spent on Gomez.
