Fiorentina offers Juventus another player, Giuntoli ponders whether to accept, it could be closed with a significant discount
It will take some time to digest the big one disappointment in Athens for Fiorentina who suffered their second consecutive defeat in the Conference League final, this time against a capable opponent like Olympiakos who prevailed thanks to a goal scored in the second extra half. A clearly insufficient performance for the Tuscans, who appeared lackluster and incisive in the offensive phase.
Bitterness in the environment of Fiorentina for an international trophy that the fans hoped to be able to celebrate after yet another high-level journey, which started last August with the first preliminary round and concluded with the last match of the competition.
Net of one good performance on the part of the defence, especially Milenkovic, who was always attentive when covering, from the midfield up the phrasing of the ball was cumbersome, with the questionable choice of often resorting to the long ball.
The attack has been guilty of not being lethal in front of goal all season, with no center forward reaching double figures and a waltz of starters decided by Vincenzo Italiano who never found anyone who could guarantee goals.
The highest paid player in the squad now risks being sold
Also Nico Gonzalezthe top-class player of the Fiorentina squad, appeared in the shadows in the European final and now there are new questions about his future given that he is the highest paid in the team and that he did not have an impact in his third final in two years.
He will try to make up for it with the Copa America and Fiorentina hopes he can show off for place it on the market to a significant amount. At the moment Rocco Commisso could be open to a sale even at a sale price.
Can the upcoming Fiorentina do without a talent like Nico Gonzalez?
Until recently, Viola’s owner had refused all requests, the latest from Brentford being as much as 40 million last August. The contract has a expires on June 30, 2028 and this implies that the cost may remain high.
The new coach, meanwhile, should be Raffaele Palladinoready for a top-ranking club after two excellent seasons on the Monza bench which he saved well in advance and showing, at times, excellent football.
