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Christian Vieri’s good friend Christian Brocchi reveals he is trying to convince him that Fiorentina is the right choice.
“For the last two weeks I have been trying to convince Vieri to come to Florence,” explained Brocchi in his presentation Press Conference at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Italian international Vieri is a free agent after agreeing to terminate his contract with Inter a year early and is seeking first team football that will enable him to be ready for the 2006 World Cup.
It is reported that the 32-year-old has been given a £6m ‘golden handshake’ by the Nerazzurri, saving on the £9m they would otherwise have had to pay over the last year of his deal between wages and image rights.
“This is a complex situation and every word I say could be misinterpreted,” added Brocchi. “It is up to the club now.”
It’s believed that Vieri would agree to a massive pay cut in order to complete the move, accepting as little as £2.5m per season.
Juventus director general Luciano Moggi ruled out a return to Turin. "Where would we fit Vieri in with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David Trezeguet? Let's be serious..."
The Premiership seems to be out of the question, according to Newcastle United manager Graeme Souness.
“We did inquire about Christian Vieri. I got a mutual friend to have a word with the player, but it appears he wants to go to Spain.”
One of his potential options – a return to Atletico Madrid – has fallen through after the Spaniards signed Argentine striker Maxi Rodriguez.
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I want to see him in the Premiership... The only major league he's not played in...