About 12,000 fans welcomed new signing Franck Ribery at Fiorentina's Stadio Artemio Franchi on Thursday.
Ribery walked onto the field to the 'Rocky' theme tune, and did a few ball tricks in the center circle, before speaking to the fans.
The 36-year-old Frenchman then walked around the edge of the pitch, signing autographs, and posing for photos with fans.
About 12,000 fans welcomed new signing Franck Ribery at Fiorentina's Stadio Artemio Franchi
Fiorentina was bought by cable television businessman Rocco Commisso in June after finishing 16th in Serie A last season, narrowly avoiding relegation.
Fiorentina won the last of its two Italian titles 50 years ago. Its most recent trophy was the Italian Cup 18 years ago.
Ribery walked onto the field to the 'Rocky' theme tune, and did a few tricks in the center circle