[LaVecchiaSignora]

Fiorentina’s Czech defender Tomas Ujfalusi turned down a move to Liverpool this summer, according to agent Pavel Paska.

The 29-year-old international joined the Viola from Bundesliga side Hamburg in 2004 and has since become a fixture in the Gigliati defence.

While Ufo seems at home at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, it comes as something of a surprise that he refused a move to Anfield that could have seen a vast pay hike.

“When Jamie Carragher was injured, Rafael Benitez made us an offer, but Tomas refused it,” Paska told Sport.

“He really loves being in Florence and if he were to leave Italy he could only be tempted by an offer from Spain.

"I respected his decision, but I admit I was a little shocked as it is the kind of offer you only get once.”

Ujfalusi’s current contract with Fiorentina expires in June 2008 and as yet there are no plans to discuss an extension.

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