Vanden Borre [Genoa] - TalkSoccer

**D-Kin** · 08-03-2007, 11:43 AM

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Fiorentina are in pole position to sign defender Anthony Vanden Borre, confirmed Anderlecht’s general manager.

The 19-year-old’s contract expires in 2010, but he could leave in advance thanks to a clause in his deal, although the two clubs are yet to agree on the financial terms.

Reports earlier this week had already suggested that Fiorentina officials had met the Congo-born player to discuss terms over a three-year agreement, with an option of a further two years.

“If we can agree on a fee of £2m to £2.5m there will be three winners - Fiorentina, Vanden Borre and Anderlecht,” said Anderlecht general manager Herman Van Holsbeeck.

Vanden Borre, who has been with the Belgian club since the age of eight, recently attracted the interest of several European outfits, including Juventus, Inter, Bayern Munich, Tottenham, and Levante.

The versatile defender was allegedly sighted in Florence on Wednesday, fuelling speculation that he might be in town to complete his medical.

Fiorentina denied the news, but did confirm that conversations are underway to negotiate the player’s arrival on the peninsula.

The Tuscan outfit recently completed their first signing for next season, with Arsenal-owned forward Arturo Lupoli penning a five-year Bosman deal with the Viola.

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**D-Kin** · 08-03-2007, 02:30 PM

He's apparently already passed a medical.

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**Jager** · 08-03-2007, 07:55 PM

Interesting, its one of the players that comes to Serie A, and you know nothing about. I hope he turns out.

**D-Kin** · 09-03-2007, 12:43 AM

I've seen him play a couple of times and he impressed me. For his age he's a monster, he's built like a tank and looks like he's in his mid 20's.

I'm pretty sure his best position is at RB.

**D-Kin** · 10-03-2007, 01:20 PM

Anderlecht want £4m but Fiorentina don't want to pay that much.

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**D-Kin** · 04-04-2007, 08:27 AM

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Anderlecht defender Anthony Vanden Borre has reached an agreement with Fiorentina, his agent has confirmed.

The stopper’s contract with the Belgian club expires in 2010, but a clause in his deal allows him to leave in advance and that seems to be what will happen in the summer.

“Vanden Borre’s future? There is an agreement between the player and the Viola,” declared agent Antonio Stinà to Radio Fiesole. “There is also one between the two clubs.

“As a result, Vanden Borre isn’t being used by the Belgian side currently because Anderlecht are trying out a few things without him in view of the future.

“When will he sign a contract with Fiorentina? Possibly even before June,” concluded the defender’s representative.

Vanden Borre, 19, has been with the club since the age of eight and recently attracted the interest of several European outfits, including Juventus, Inter, Bayern Munich, Tottenham and Levante.

According to reports in Belgium, the versatile stopper met Viola officials last month and was offered a three-year deal, while the clubs allegedly agreed a £2.1m fee.

Fiorentina have already completed the signing of another promising talent, as Arsenal-owned forward Arturo Lupoli penned a five-year Bosman deal with the Viola earlier this year.

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**D-Kin** · 03-06-2007, 09:56 PM

It's official, he's signed a five year contract with Fiorentina.
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**D-Kin** · 03-06-2007, 11:59 PM

Vanden Borre: Fiorentina move dream come true
tribalfooball.com - June 03, 2007

Joining Fiorentina is a dream come true for Anthony vanden Borre.

The left-back is moving to Fiorentina this summer from Anderlecht and said: "By coming to Fiorentina I have realized the dream of my life.

"I remember very well players like Gabriel Batistuta and Rui Costa - and the enthusiasm of the fans of Florence. When the interest from the Viola came in December, I knew I couldn't let this chance slip."

tribalfootball.com - Vanden Borre: Fiorentina move dream come true

skeeta · 04-06-2007, 04:29 PM

Fiorentina gets another highly-rated youngster, the Corvino/Prandelli team is making some very intelligent moves.

**LAF** · 04-06-2007, 04:33 PM

He seems highly rated.

I just hope they don't get Balzaretti.

**D-Kin** · 04-06-2007, 10:15 PM

Well lets see, they've got Pasqual at LB and Vanden Borre at RB.

You'd think they don't need Balzaretti now.

**D-Kin** · 19-01-2008, 01:32 PM

Vanden Borre has joined Genoa in a swap deal with Papa Waigo.
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**D-Kin** · 25-06-2008, 10:05 AM

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Genoa secure Vanden Borre Tuesday 24 June, 2008

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Genoa have agreed a deal with Fiorentina for full rights to Belgian starlet Anthony Vanden Borre and seem to have landed Raffaele Palladino.

Fiorentina brought the Under-21 international to the peninsula last summer when they signed him from Anderlecht, but he wasn’t part of Coach Cesare Prandelli’s first-team plans.

Genoa bought 50 per cent of the Congo-born 20-year-old’s rights in January in a deal that saw striker Papa Waigo move the other way and now they own the player outright.

“The club would like to announce that a deal has been completed with Fiorentina to secure complete sporting rights to Belgian Under-21 player Vanden Borre,” a statement from Genoa read.

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