Fiorentina have signed Morocco midfielder Amir Richardson from Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims, the Serie A club said on Monday.

Richardson, who scored three goals in 28 games in Ligue 1 last season, has just won a bronze medal with Morocco at the Olympic Games in Paris.

"ACF Fiorentina can confirm the transfer of Amir Richardson from Stade de Reims" the club said in a statement.

The 22-year-old, who was born in France, has seven senior caps for Morocco. REUTERS