Comments on: Fiorentina: News and Notes

By: Rita

Rita — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:37:28 +0000

Hey, I just found your blog. It’s always nice to hear about fiorentina!! I’m actyally living here in florence, a 5 min walk away from the stadium. And as you sureley already know this town with the viola fans love la fiorentina!
VIOLA X SEMPRE!! FIORENTINA X LA VITA!!

By: ursus arctos

ursus arctos — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:54:54 +0000

Quick reality-based mercato update:

Ufalujsi has signed with Atletico Madrid; four year contract.

Barzagli has yet to agree personal terms with Fiorentina, but is still expected to sign.

Negotiations today among Catania, Corvino and Vargas’ agent, but no deal as of this evening. Thought here is that all will be decided by the end of the week.

Viola seriously interested in buying Almeria’s Brazilian midfielder Melo. Some Spanish sources say the deal is done for Melo’s 15m euro buyout clause, but that seems slightly premature.

By: ursus arctos

ursus arctos — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:49:31 +0000

Montolivio is the consensus choice of both pundits and public for the “24th man” to be cut from the squad before the Belgium game, but even if that happens, it is good for him and the Viola that he was selected.

The one rumoured Frey destination that genuinely worries me is Bayern Munchen. The Milan rumours have died down a lot here (in Milano) lately, and I think it is actually significant that Galliani didn’t mention a keeper when he was talking about the “world class” defender, midfielder and forward the Rossoneri will sign.