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Chievo Verona have revealed that Franco Semioli’s proposed move to Fiorentina has hit problems.

The Italian international was all set to join the Viola after Chievo’s relegation, but a number of other clubs may hijack the move.

“The Semioli situation has stalled,” revealed Gialloblu sporting director Giovanni Sartori. “There are other clubs who have made better offers compared to the one presented by Fiorentina.

“We set a price for the player 10 days ago and all the clubs who have asked us for him are aware of it.

“The difference with Fiorentina is significant. Not so much with what we are asking, but between what [Fiorentina sporting director] Pantaleo Corvino is offering and what we might get from other clubs.”

Sartori refused to reveal which teams have expressed their interest in the 26-year-old, but Roma and Palermo have been heavily associated in recent times.

“These might be the sides I was referring to,” added Sartori. “All I can say if that the fee we are after is an important figure.”

The player’s agent, Marcello Bonetto, had declared last week that his client was on the verge of signing for the Tuscan giants.

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