2 Montella: 'Fiorentina to entertain'

Vincenzo Montella explains Fiorentina’s mission is to “entertain the fans” and goes back over the chaotic situation with Dimitar Berbatov. “He was wrong.” The Coach took over this summer after strong spells with Roma and Catania, charged with bringing enthusiasm back to the Stadio Franchi. “Great work has been done here and I must admit...

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0 Toni: I'll start where I left off

Luca Toni has claimed that he wants to rejuvenate his career at Fiorentina, after his shock deadline day return to Florence. The 35-year-old was Serie A's top goalscorer in 2005-06 during his first spell with the Gigliati, and has told fans that he wants to return to that level again. “I cannot wait to get back on the field and make the...

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0 Ronaldo committed to Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that he is completely committed to Real Madrid. There has been plenty of speculation regarding the star attacker after he suggested he was feeling ‘sad’ at Madrid. It has been reported that Ronaldo wants a bigger contract at the Santiago Bernabeu otherwise he will depart but after national team duties with...

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0 Agent reveals Diakite-Lazio truth

Modibo Diakite turned down a summer move to Fiorentina because he wants to stay at Lazio, his agent has stated. The defender is at odds with the capital club given that his contract expires next June and no agreement has been reached over a renewal. While Lazio fear that the player is hoping to leave on a free transfer in 2013, his representative...

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0 Jovetic snubbed Juve and City

Stevan Jovetic has confirmed that he rejected summer offers from Juventus and Manchester City in order to stay at Fiorentina. The Italian champions made numerous attempts to sign the Montenegro international, while City also made an approach. “I never felt a long way away from Fiorentina, but I did feel that my future was in the balance,”...

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0 Pizarro: 'Trouble with tiki-taka'

David Pizarro points out the Spanish so-called ‘tiki-taka’ style of football shouldn’t be copied. “In Italy you need to actually score goals.” The Chilean midfielder was at Roma and Manchester City last season, but has now settled into the new-look Fiorentina. “Vincenzo Montella criticised tiki-taka? I agree with him, having also played...

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0 Man City offering Silva new £200,000-a-week deal

Manchester City are ready to open new contract talks with David Silva after the international break. The midfielder now has less than two years to run on his current deal and been linked with a return to Real Madrid, where he kicked off his pro career. However, City have drawn up a new, improved contract offer which would keep Silva in...

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