Fiore’s Piccini signs for Betis

Fiorentina's Cristiano Piccini signs for Betis Sevilla at the end of a year-long loan with them.

The defender, raised amid the Viola, joined the Spanish club last summer and has reportedly decided to stay there permanently.

While Fiorentina's official site has not confirmed yet, GolNapoli.it reports that the deal between the player and the club is now official.

Piccini will stay at Betis for another four years, while the Gigliati have a purchase clause that would allow them to buy him back for €7m.

Fiorentina's Cristiano Piccini signs for Betis Sevilla at the end of a year-long loan with them.

The defender, raised amid the Viola, joined the Spanish club last summer and has reportedly decided to stay there permanently.

While Fiorentina's official site has not confirmed yet, GolNapoli.it reports that the deal between the player and the club is now official.

Piccini will stay at Betis for another four years, while the Gigliati have a purchase clause that would allow them to buy him back for €7m.