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Jose Castillo is delighted after completing his move to Fiorentina and admits he can hardly believe his luck.
The 33-year-old, who made his Serie A debut with Lecce last season, has been training with La Viola over the past few days while he waited for the deal to go through.
Castillo has now penned a two-year deal at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, where he is set to play understudy to Alberto Gilardino and the striker was officially unveiled as a Fiorentina player today.
"I have always played in average, low-profile clubs," he said. "Now I want to try to win.
"I thank the club for the unique opportunity they have given me. Fiorentina have extraordinary fans.
"I know the role I am coming in to cover, for me it's an honour, But with three competitions, and in a very long season I can carve out my space.
"I'm not setting targets for myself, I will try to do the best possible."
Castillo added: "I know Tuscany well, it's one of the regions where you live best in Italy.
"I am sure it will not be difficult to get used to life in Florence.
"I'm going to be 34 soon. It was a surprise to be called by Fiorentina, At the beginning I didn't believe it. They had to confirm to me it was true.
"To be here is something exceptional."
Castillo has spent most of his career in Italy in Serie D since his move from Argentina in 2001 due to his lack of a European Union passport but, with an impressive scoring record, swiftly shot up the divisions once he was granted citizenship in 2005.
Jose Castillo is delighted after completing his move to Fiorentina and admits he can hardly believe his luck.
The 33-year-old, who made his Serie A debut with Lecce last season, has been training with La Viola over the past few days while he waited for the deal to go through.
Castillo has now penned a two-year deal at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, where he is set to play understudy to Alberto Gilardino and the striker was officially unveiled as a Fiorentina player today.
"I have always played in average, low-profile clubs," he said. "Now I want to try to win.
"I thank the club for the unique opportunity they have given me. Fiorentina have extraordinary fans.
"I know the role I am coming in to cover, for me it's an honour, But with three competitions, and in a very long season I can carve out my space.
"I'm not setting targets for myself, I will try to do the best possible."
Castillo added: "I know Tuscany well, it's one of the regions where you live best in Italy.
"I am sure it will not be difficult to get used to life in Florence.
"I'm going to be 34 soon. It was a surprise to be called by Fiorentina, At the beginning I didn't believe it. They had to confirm to me it was true.
"To be here is something exceptional."
Castillo has spent most of his career in Italy in Serie D since his move from Argentina in 2001 due to his lack of a European Union passport but, with an impressive scoring record, swiftly shot up the divisions once he was granted citizenship in 2005.