Italian Serie A club Fiorentina has confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Ciprian Tatarusanu from Romanian club Steaua Bucharest on a five year deal.

The goalkeeper left the Romanian club as a free agent after the end of his contract period and was quickly snapped up by the Italian club as they look to add cover to their goalkeeping ranks ahead of a season in the UEFA Champions League.

Tatarusanu was offered a new deal to stay on at the Romanian giants but he was unwilling to put pen to paper on a new long term deal at the club and has said that he is looking forward to testing himself in one of the best and toughest leagues in the world.

Speaking to the Italian club’s official television channel, the 28 year old stated that he couldn’t wait to get stuck into what is going to be a great experience for his professionally. He went on to add that he wanted to make the move to Fiorentina from the very beginning, as soon as they offered him a contract because according to him, the club has ambitious plans and he wants to help the club achieve those.

He further added that the team plays very attractive football, they have one of the most passionate set of fans in Italy and the club is at one with the city as well. Moreover, Florence is also among the most beautiful cities in the world, the birthplace of Italian art of the Renaissance period and he cannot wait to shift his family to the city.

Ciprian Tatarusanu thanked the supporters of his old club on Instagram stating that he wants to let them know the gratitude he feels towards them for years of support and wished them all the best for the future.