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Milan striker Alberto Gilardino will officially become a Fiorentina player next week according to 'calciomercato.com' as the two clubs have agreed to a deal for the transfer of the Italian player.

Gilardino could link up again with former coach Cesare Prandelli at Fiorentina as, according to 'calciomercato.com', the Rossoneri have agreed to a 14 million Euro transfer of the attacker to the Tuscan side.

The former Parma player has apparently agreed to reduce his salary of 3.2 million, which he had with Milan, for the next two years.

The amount will instead be spread over the years - a sacrifice Gilardino is willing to make due to his enthusiasism of re-joining his mentor, who launched him into the big-time.

The official news is expected to be announced next week as Gilardino will replace the departing Christian Vieri in the Viola attack.

Fiorentina, who made it to the Champions League, are also close to signing Andrea Barzagli from Palermo in order to bolster their squad ahead of what promises to be an important season for them next year.

Glenn Debattista/goal.com