The club announced Fiorentina The Italian club announced in an official statement, today, Monday, August 12, that it has officially signed the Moroccan international Amir Richardson from Stade de Reims, France, during the current summer transfer window.
Richardson has shown high levels during his participation with Moroccan national team Under-23 at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, he contributed greatly to his country’s team winning the bronze medal, the first of its kind in history.
Fiorentina said in a statement via: His official website: “Fiorentina can confirm the transfer of Michael Amir Richardson from Stade de Reims.” The Italian club did not disclose the length of the contract or the value of the deal, but Italian media reported that the Moroccan signed a five-year contract that will keep him with the team until June 30, 2029.
Italian reports indicated that the transfer deal for the young player, who is 1.97 m tall, cost the Viola coffers an amount close to nine million euros. The Viola management explained that the Moroccan star will be presented to the media and fans tomorrow, Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Moroccan Amir Richardson’s distinguished journey in Europe
The Nice-born player has previously played for several French clubs, starting out at the Nice Academy, which he left in 2019 to join Le Havre.
After two years with Le Havre, Richardson joined Stade Reims, from where he returned on loan to Le Havre again but in 2022, and shone with Reims last season.
During his career with Reims, Moroccan Richardson played 28 matches in various competitions and contributed to 4 goals, scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist; while with the first team in Le Havre he participated in 69 matches and contributed to 8 goals (scored 3 goals, made 5 assists).
