The 18-year-old had signed for Manchester United 12 months ago alongside team-mate Zoran Tosic, with Ljajic to remain at Partizan and join the English champions this month.Ljajic made regular trips to train with the Premier League giants but they chose not to take up their option to sign him due to problems obtaining a work permit.
The Serbia U21 international, whose talents have seen him nicknamed 'Little Kaka', then refused several offers from Russian clubs and has now been rewarded with his big move abroad.
It is thought Fiorentina are to pay a fee of 8million euros with Ljajic set to complete the move to Florence on Friday, subject to a medical.
A club statement read: "Fiorentina announces that an agreement has been reached with Partizan Belgrade for the signature on a permanent basis of player Adem Ljajic."
The highly-rated youngster scored five goals in 24 games last season as Partizan won the Serbian SuperLiga and Cup double, and he made five appearances in this term's UEFA Europa League.
Ljajic will link up with his former Partizan team-mate Stevan Jovetic, who joined the Viola for a similar reported fee in May 2008 and has starred at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Source: Sky Sports
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