by David on June 24, 2011
Thursday was a tough day for Fiorentina fans as Romania striker Adrian Mutu left to join Cesena while midfielder Marco Donadel left to sign for Napoli.
Former Chelsea striker Mutu fell out with Fiorentina bosses last season after being questioned over a bar brawl and then walking out on training when an original January move to Cesena was blocked. He has eventually got his way and moves on a two-year contract to the north-eastern Italian club, who surprised a lot of pundits by avoiding relegation last season. Read more... (260 words, 1 image, estimated 1:02 mins reading time)
The Gazzetta Della Sport had an interesting article on the number of co-ownership deals that need to be decided by 24 June.
What is co-ownership? Co-ownership is a system whereby two clubs own the contract of a player jointly – each having a half share, although the player is only registered to play for one club. It is known as “compartecipazione ” and is also common in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. Read more... (514 words, 1 image, estimated 2:03 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on June 3, 2011
Having a rather difficult season with plenty of injuries troubling him, Fiorentina’s Gaetano D’Agostino’s future at the club looks a bit uncertain since he only managed 12 starts this season and with his co-ownership status with Udinese, there’s always a chance that he might return to Friuli.
However, according to D’agostino’s agent, Paolo Rodella, stated that his client is much more keen on continuing his adventure with the Viola next season instead of returning with the Bianconeri. Read more... (386 words, 1 image, estimated 1:33 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on May 23, 2011
After being given an ultimatum by Fiorentina’s coach, Sinijsa Mihaljovic to immediately make a decision regarding his future at the club, the Viola’s captain, Riccardo Montolivo, finally revealed that he won’t extend his expiring contract with the club.
The captain stated that his current deal that will end in 2012 wont be renewed but still the midfielder hasn’t decided whether to leave the Florence based club or not next season. Read more... (396 words, 1 image, estimated 1:35 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on May 22, 2011
The future of Fiorentina captain, Ricardo Montolivo, still hangs in the balance as the Italian international still hasn’t decide whether he would stay with the club or accept other teams offers instead.
Acknowledging the unpleasantness of the situation, the Viola’s coach, Sinijsa Mihajlovic, asked Montolivo to immediately make up his mind as the tactician doesn’t want the captain’s unclarity effect the team’s plan next season. Read more... (444 words, 2 images, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on May 5, 2011
Fiorentina’s young star, Stevan Jovetic, is on the brink of returning to play again after suffering a long term injury since the start of he season, although he is already recovered and starts training again, the Montenegro international doesn’t want to rush things out.
Jovetic, who damaged his knee ligament early in the season, is actually very keen on returning to the pitch as soon as possible, but considering the seriousness of his previous injury, he is waiting for the green light from the medical staff before rushing back. Read more... (440 words, 1 image, estimated 1:46 mins reading time)
by David on April 18, 2011
Napoli’s title hopes are all but over after they shockingly lost 2-1 at home to Udinese.
Napoli, who had won their last four league matches to climb back into the title race, were undone by strikes from Gökhan Inler (55) and former Napoli forward Germán Denis (61). Although Giuseppe Mascara pulled a goal back in added time, Napoli’s night was summed up when Edinson Cavani’s penalty was saved by Samir Handanovič.
Napoli are six points back of leaders AC Milan with five games to go. A lead that I cannot see Milan throwing away. Read more... (234 words, estimated 56 secs reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on April 12, 2011
Despite all of the previous rumors surrounding him lately, Ricardo Montolivo’s future may still remain at Florence especially after the latest statement from Fiorentina’s owner, Andrea Della Vale saying that the club will be fighting to keep their captain there.
Della Vale confirm that another contract talk with Montoliv is set to be held at the end of April and the patron will be working hard in convincing the Italian international to stay at Fiorentina. Read more... (325 words, 2 images, estimated 1:18 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on April 11, 2011
Ending the Italian Serie A week 32 with a tough away game against Fiorentina, the league leader, Ac Milan, come away with a rather hard fought victory despite actually controlling the most of the game.
Two first half goals from Clarence Seedorf and Alexandre Pato was enough in the end despite Manuel Vargas deflected shot and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s rather curious sending off gives a difficult end for the Rossoneri as they are forced to held on to their lead. Read more... (629 words, 2 images, estimated 2:31 mins reading time)
by Dewa Nugraha on March 17, 2011
Struggling in the early part of the season, Fiorentina are finally looking to get their act together as their recent four matches unbeaten run have helped the team climbing in the league position, rising at 8th on the table.
This condition gives the Viola players the confidence that their previous target of staying in the league can now be upgraded into pursuing for an European Football place next summer, which in this case eying for a spot at Europa League. Read more... (416 words, 2 images, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)
Thursday was a tough day for Fiorentina fans as Romania striker Adrian Mutu left to join Cesena while midfielder Marco Donadel left to sign for Napoli.
