[Morrison]

Fiorentina look good to sign Sebastien Frey after the Parma ‘keeper said he will almost certainly remain in Italy.

Despite ensuring the Gialloblu’s Serie A status with an inspirational display in Saturday’s survival play-off against Bologna, the 25-year-old is ready for a new challenge.

"When I walked on to the field I knew it was my last match with Parma and I can tell you my heart was beating very, very hard," said the former Cannes and Inter man.

"I wanted to leave this club with my head held high after four fantastic seasons at the Stadio Tardini.

"Avoiding relegation like this was like winning the championship. This city will never forget June 18, 2005.

"But I don’t want leave like a thief. During the 2003-04 season I wasn’t paid for nine months like my teammates, but I stayed.

"Now it’s time to move on to another challenge and there’s a 95 per cent chance that it will be in Italy. I love this country, it has adopted me as one of its own."

Fiorentina are an option after the arrival of former Parma boss Cesare Prandelli on the Viola bench.

Frey also admitted earlier this month that he would "like to play for Fiorentina" if given the chance.

Reports in Italy on Monday suggest that a £4m bid will be made, with his teammate Daniele Bonera also a Florence target.

Frey is one of Europe’s top shot-stoppers even if he has never played for France at senior level - something he is eager to put right.

"I’ve never been so happy in my life and I’ve still got so much more to live and learn," he said. "There’s still this French team flashing about in my head…"