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Bojinov nets Fiorentina faith Wednesday 20 June, 2007

Valeri Bojinov’s agent has insisted that the striker wants to stay at Fiorentina despite rumours linking him to Napoli.

The Viola youngster spent last term on loan at Juventus, but the Old Lady opted not to sign him outright in the summer after the Bulgarian failed to convince the club of his ability.

Reports in the Italian Press recently claimed that the 21-year-old is a target for newly promoted Napoli, but Gerry Palomba has rubbished claims of contact with the Partenopei.

“I have read about Napoli’s interest in the papers, but we have not spoken with any club official,” said the representative to violanews.com.

“We have met instead with Coach Cesare Prandelli and we are satisfied. Valeri seems tuned into the tactician’s plans and they reached an immediate understanding.

“Fiorentina also offered us a renewal as Valeri is considered an important player and we will be proud if the club choose to extend his contract.

“I asked [sporting director] Pantaleo Corvino to confirm their intention – we are at their disposal.”

Bojinov, who had stated earlier this year that Napoli could represent an excellent alternative for him, is eager to make up for his disappointing campaign in Turin.

“Our priority is not the money, we are interested in the technical project involving the player and we are in full agreement with Coach Prandelli,” added Palomba.

“The lad wants to find stability and is very motivated, he wants to pick up from where he left off.”

The international joined the Viola in January 2005 for £11m after scoring 11 goals in 20 League games for Lecce in the previous four months before he signed.

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I'm still high on him, playing with Del Piero and company, has made him better, and without Toni now, he could shine.