Giovanni Simeone signs for Fiorentina

Argentina's Giovanni Simeone celebrates after scoring a goal against Paraguay during their soccer match in the final round of the South American Under-20 Championship in Montevideo, February 4, 2015. REUTERS/Andres Stapff

MILAN (Reuters) - Giovanni Simeone, son of Atletico Madrid coach and former Argentina captain Diego, has signed for Fiorentina, the Serie A club said in a statement.

"It's a wonderful opportunity and what I wanted," the 22-year-old forward said after his move from Genoa.