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Fiorentina sign Morocco's Olympic bronze medallist Richardson

13 August 2024 - 11:50 By Mohamed Yossry
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Amir Richardson of Morocco during the warm-up before the Paris 2024 Olympics men's football bronze medal match against Egypt at Stade La Beaujoire in Nantes on August 8.
Amir Richardson of Morocco during the warm-up before the Paris 2024 Olympics men's football bronze medal match against Egypt at Stade La Beaujoire in Nantes on August 8.
Image: ReutersStephane Mahe

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.

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

Reuters

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