Around 12,000 Pack Fiorentina's Stadium To Welcome Ribery

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — About 12,000 fans welcomed new signing Franck Ribery at Fiorentina's Stadio Artemio Franchi on Thursday. Ribery walked onto the field to the "Rocky" theme tune, and did a few ball tricks in the center circle, before speaking to the fans. The 36-year-old Frenchman then walked around the edge of the pitch, signing autographs, and posing for photos with fans. Ribery signed a two-year deal on Wednesday with Fiorentina, which is aiming for a renaissance under its new American ownership. Ribery was a free agent after 12 seasons with Bayern Munich, which included a Champions League title in 2013. Former Bayern player, coach and president Franz Beckenbauer famously said when they signed Ribery it was like "winning the lottery.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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