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West Ham midfielder Edimilson Fernandes has joined Italian side Fiorentina on a season-long loan deal, according to reports from Italy.

Having signed from FC Sion in 2016, the Swiss international has struggled to nail down regular first-team football at the London Stadium.

Injuries have certainly played their part in his limited appearances for the Hammers over the past two seasons, although he did impress towards the end of last season under David Moyes.

New manager Manuel Pellegrini has added to his midfield this summer, thus limiting Fernandes' chances even further.

Jack Wilshere is likely to start following his free transfer move from Arsenal, while ex-Aston Villa midfielder Carolos Sanchez has also joined following a spell with Fiorentina.

Given the club clinched a deadline day move for the Colombian from Viola, it would suggest that Fernandes was part of the discussions between the two sides.

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According to Gazzette dello Sport journalist Nicolo Schira, the 22-year-old will initially move on loan with the Italian side having the option to buy him on a permanent basis.

It is believed that Fiorentina will spend £800,000 to take Fernandes on loan, with then the option to buy him for €8million at the end of the season providing he impresses.

Fernandes' move comes after Viola signed Kevin Mirallas on loan from Everton earlier in the week.

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