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**D-Kin** · 28-03-2007, 11:40 AM

His current deal runs out in 2008 but he wants to discuss an extension at the end of the season.

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**Trim** · 12-05-2007, 09:42 AM

Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu confirmed he is keen to remain in Florence.

Star striker Adrian Mutu is confident that his future will be with Fiorentina. “I have no doubts, this is where I want to stay,” he confirmed.

The Romanian international joined the Viola from Juventus last summer and has formed a prolific partnership with Luca Toni, having scored 31 goals together this term, in what has been a somewhat difficult season for the club.

“My future is here in Florence,” said Mutu. “This has been an important season for me. I knew we could do well but we have exceeded all expectations.

“I am pleased with my performances this year. Now we want to focus on earning a UEFA Cup spot and I think we are ready to win the points we need to secure a place in Europe next season.

“This has been a long and difficult championship, which kept us constantly under pressure and I think I have given my contribution to the team’s results.”

Toni has been linked with a summer move, but Mutu preferred to talk about the upcoming game against Cagliari rather than his strike partner’s future.

“Luca is a Fiorentina player and he is very important for this club,” said Muti, who was sacked by Chelsea after testing positive for cocaine. “He is a great footballer, as well as a world champion, and he has given his all for us this year."

“Now, however, we must concentrate on Sunday. We have a crucial match ahead of us and we want to win in order to get the three points”, Mutu concluded.

Goal.com - Italy - Mutu Committed To Fiorentina

Forza_Roma · 12-05-2007, 04:40 PM

He's done well after his move from Juve. I've always thought he was a good player. he will have his hands full when Toni leaves. Hopefully Fiorentina can get another striker to replace him

**D-Kin** · 04-06-2007, 12:00 AM

Liverani: I'm leaving Fiorentina
tribalfooball.com - June 03, 2007

Fabio Liverani is leaving Fiorentina.

It's reported that the midfielder declared during the wedding of former Lazio teammate Alessandro Nesta: "I have broken my contract with Fiorentina and I'm in negotiations with other teams.

"Of course Napoli are attractive should they return to Serie A."

tribalfootball.com - Liverani: I'm leaving Fiorentina

**D-Kin** · 07-07-2007, 12:58 PM

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Fabio Liverani has surprisingly revealed that he is likely to remain at Fiorentina this year. “My future is here,” he noted.

The classy midfielder was expected to move on this summer with his club openly putting their trust in younger elements of the squad.

However, the 31-year-old has confirmed that he expects to still be wearing the Viola jersey in 2007-08.

“I don’t think there are any transfer negotiations taking place for me,” he noted. “My future is in Florence.”

The former Italian international only joined the Tuscan giants last summer after his five-year contract at Lazio expired.

His Bosman style transfer was certainly of benefit to Coach Cesare Prandelli who used the Roman on 36 occasions in Serie A last term, where he scored one goal.

“Our target will be reaching the UEFA Cup,” added the playmaker when questioned about next term’s objectives.

“We have some promising youngsters here, but there are teams who will be able to offer more than us.

“Inter and Milan are superior to everyone. Then there is Roma who play great football and we shouldn’t forget the return of Juventus who have no European commitments.”

Liverani first hit the calcio radar in 2000-01 when top-flight club Perugia signed him from Serie C1 side Viterbese.

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**D-Kin** · 10-07-2007, 10:15 PM

He's set to stay with Fiorentina.
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**sinoy1** · 12-07-2007, 07:09 PM

Well that was a dumb move earlier saying that he was leaving only to stay

**Jager** · 16-08-2007, 07:24 PM

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Viola shirt honours Osvaldo Thursday 16 August, 2007

New Fiorentina signing Pablo Osvaldo says he is honoured to wear the No 9 shirt once graced by Gabriel Batistuta.

The Argentine joined the Viola earlier this week after agreeing to a five-year deal and was officially unveiled to the Press this afternoon.

“I am very glad to be here. I know I have many things to learn, but I am eager to work hard,” said Osvaldo.

“I hope I do well, I want to be immediately available for the Coach,” added the 21-year-old, who cost the Tuscan outfit around £2m.

“Batistuta [pictured] was a very important player for Argentina, but the number wasn’t that important.

“I liked it, I knew it had belonged to Bati and that is why I chose it. It is an honour for me to wear it,” concluded the player.

Osvaldo, who spent last season on loan at Lecce from Atalanta, impressed in the 2006-07 Serie B campaign, scoring eight goals, and was welcomed by Coach Cesare Prandelli.

“I immediately liked him, he did very well last year. We had been following him for two months, negotiations were very long. We invested a lot, but he is worth the money,” explained the tactician.

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**D-Kin** · 18-08-2007, 11:07 PM

Shame, I would have liked to see Pazzini wear it.

barracuda · 08-09-2007, 04:19 PM

Feel free to post assorted small news here. I will also merge in threads that didn't quite take off discussion wise

**dukeofdavinci** · 14-09-2007, 08:59 AM

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Ricky eyes Orobici role Friday 14 September, 2007

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Fiorentina midfield starlet Riccardo Montolivo is determined to shrug off injury worries to play against his old club Atalanta this weekend.

The 22-year-old spent his first two professional seasons in Bergamo and made 73 appearances for the Orobici during their promotion from Serie B and subsequent relegation from the top flight.

Since moving to the Gigliati in 2005, Montolivo has struggled to hold down a place in the first team, but now it seems that Coach Cesare Pramdelli trusts him with a regular starting role.

However, if he is to play a part against his former colleagues he will need to shake off an ankle problem that has dogged him since the season opener against Empoli.

“The ankle is getting better, but it’s not at 100 per cent,” he admitted. “The international break has helped my recovery, but it wasn’t possible to return to normal in such a short time.

“I’m taking a risk when I run with thie injury, but we will have to see on Saturday what decision is for the best.”

Before leaving the Press conference, Montolivo answered questions regarding a proposed contract renewal to his current deal that ties him to the club until 2010 with a wage of just £200,000 per season.

“I’m under contract with Fiorentina for another three years and it is no secret that I want to stay here and the club want me to,” he stated.

“But there’s lots of time and for now I just want to concentrate on what happens on the pitch.”

Serbian 19-year-old Zdravko Kuzmanovic is set to fill in for Montolivo against Atalanta, but Montolivo is likely to feature as a substitute.

viola players raring to go.

**dukeofdavinci** · 17-09-2007, 12:22 PM

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Bobo enjoys Florentine renaissance Monday 17 September, 2007

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Fiorentina veteran Christian Vieri is enjoying a renaissance in the Viola shirt and has revealed the hard journey he has undertaken.

The 34-year-old marksman popped up to head home in the Gigliati’s 2-2 draw with Atalanta last weekend and is quickly winning a place in the hearts of the Florentine public.

Between 1999 and 2005, Vieri was a superstar as his record of 103 goals in 144 games at Inter made him one of Italy’s most prolific strikers.

However, his career stalled as injury woes and personal problems took over and spells at Milan, Monaco and Sampdoria were spent largely on the sidelines.

Having relaunched his career at Atalanta last term – where he was paid the minimum wage – it was ironic that Vieri should net against the Orobici.

His wild celebration in front of the Stadio Artemio Franchi’s Curva Fiesole showed exactly how much it meant to the ex-Atletico Madrid man to have came through Purgatory.

“My injury troubles are over and I’m back at full fitness,” he grinned. “I ran every evening for 50 days and I lost 11 pounds to get ready for the season.

“I had been training alone for more than 60 days. This isn’t about anybody else. I just want to keep the goals coming.

"For two years I haven’t been training properly and to work this hard at the age of 34 is tough. I want to become a true player again.”

bobo enjoying his goal

**dukeofdavinci** · 24-09-2007, 02:48 PM

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Viola stars deny rift Monday 24 September, 2007

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Fiorentina striking duo Adrian Mutu and Christian Vieri have rubbished talk of a spat after a shouting match during the Viola’s win over Catania.

Cesare Prandelli’s side have enjoyed a superb start to the season and a Mutu goal saw the Gigliati clinch all three points in Sicily.

However, on several occasions Mutu and Vieri were involved in angry exchanges after passes didn’t reach their intended locations.

“It wasn’t a big row, it’s just the way that we talk on the field,” Vieri explained. “It’s something we both understand.

“After we had shouted a bit he put two great passes through that I should have taken advantage of.”

“I have a good relationship with Vieri on the pitch,” Mutu agreed.

“We played very well to take three points from Catania. I scored and I nearly gave Chrstian an assist so I am satisfied.”

Fiorentina host Roma on Wednesday in Week 5’s big match.

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**dukeofdavinci** · 06-10-2007, 02:51 AM

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Prandelli positive after UEFA scrape Friday 5 October, 2007

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Fiorentina tactician Cesare Prandelli believes that the Viola’s close shave against Groningen in the UEFA Cup will be a valuable experience.

The Gigliati were favourites after a 1-1 draw in Holland, but they fell behind at the Stadio Artemio Franchi and needed an Adrian Mutu equaliser to force spot-kicks.

“This will be an important experience that will serve us well,” Prandelli stated after the game.

“The last time that Fiorentina had a good run in the UEFA Cup it started after winning on penalties in the first round.

“I saw a lot of good things and we created so many chances in the first half. We ran into trouble, but we just need to take our opportunities.”

Although the hosts spurned a number of good chances, the Dutch opponents impressed in Florence and certainly left an impression on defender Alessandro Gamberini.

“I was impressed with the way they played,” he enthused. “They are a really decent side, especially on a physical level.

“I think we deserved to go through as we had the clearer chances, but Groningen get my respect and commiserations.”

Prandelli will have to hope that Thursday’s overtime hasn’t drained his troops before the weekend’s huge grudge match against Juventus.

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