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Inter Hero Yann Sommer Explains How He Saved Vital Penalty

January 29, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Yann Sommer starred between the sticks as Inter dispatched fellow Serie A top-four hopefuls Fiorentina 1-0 on Sunday to return to the top. The Swiss goalkeeper pulled off a crucial save to deny Nicolas Gonzalez's penalty and keep his 18th clean sheet this season.

Milan vs Fiorentina: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

November 23, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Fiorentina, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Serie A returns to action after a two-week break to accommodate the final round of Euro 2024 qualifiers as Milan and Fiorentina go head-to-head in a handsomely-looking fixture at the San Siro. Saturday's high-stakes contest in Lombardy could prove a 'make or break' fixture for Rossoneri boss Stefano Pioli.

Nicolas Gonzalez reflected on the disappointment of missing the World Cup due to injury, his Fiorentina spell, and more in an interview.

Fiorentina Staple on World Cup Blow and His Final Team

October 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Nicolas Gonzalez reflected on the disappointment of missing the World Cup due to injury, his Fiorentina spell, and more in an interview: "“ didn’t believe in these things beforehand, but I talk with a psychologist now. Those who hadn’t seen me play in a while say that there has been a significant change."

As an indispensable part of Fiorentina, both Commisso and Italiano rejected any talk of González exiting the club, and it is unlikely he will leave soon.

Fiorentina Immune to Liverpool and Chelsea Interest in González

October 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Liverpool, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

As an indispensable part of Fiorentina, both Rocco Commisso and Vincenzo Italiano rejected any talk of Gonzalez exiting the club, and it is unlikely he will leave anytime soon. He has made a brilliant start to the 2023/24 campaign, knocking in 7 goals and registering 2 assists in 11 appearances.

Two English Sides Lodged Large Bids for Fiorentina Star

September 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Nicolas Gonzalez officially signed his Fiorentina extension on Tuesday, pushing the expiry date to 2028 and receiving a pay bump. He’s now among the highest earners at the club with a €2.5M salary plus add-ons. The winger waxed poetics about the club, the city, and the fans in his remarks after the signature.

Gonzalez Set to Become Highest Earning Fiorentina Player

September 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Gonzalez is a central part of the Fiorentina project and presently earns €2.5M net per season. However, he is set to exceed Arthur and Nikola Milenkovic’s status as the club’s highest earning member with the renewal. He dodged foreign offers in the summer transfer window to stay in Firenze.

Italiano has shrugged away talk of missing out on the chance of representing Napoli. The Partenopei were linked heavily to the Fiorentina coach for a while.

Fiorentina Boss Shows Unusual Pragmatism Against Udinese

September 25, 2023 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A

Vincenzo Italiano contributed to the victory against Udinese with an unusual move. For just the second time since he’s at Fiorentina, he turned to a three-man defense to protect the lead. He took out a winger, Josip Brekalo, and inserted Nikola Milenkovic early in the second half.

Inter vs Fiorentina: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

September 2, 2023 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Giuseppe Meazza forms the backdrop for Sunday's heavily anticipated Serie A encounter between familiar foes Inter and Fiorentina. Let’s look at our match preview for this tasty-looking showdown.

Leicester City tabled a sizeable bid for Nicolas Gonzalez, but Fiorentina don’t want to sell the player in January. The Foxes tendered €34M.

Fiorentina vs Lecce 2-2: Comeback Kings Strike Again to Silence Franchi

August 27, 2023 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Lecce, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Fiorentina and Lecce shared the spoils in a breathtaking 2-2 draw at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday evening. Despite omitting Sofyan Ambrabat from the matchday squad, the hosts were in pole position to maintain a perfect league start. But it wasn't meant to be.

Fiorentina icon Giancarlo Antognoni has asked for calm after the Viola’s fantastic start to the season, where Italiano’s men comfortably beat Genoa 4-1.

Fiorentina Legend Hails Parisi as the Club’s Best Buy

August 22, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina icon Giancarlo Antognoni has asked for calm after the Viola’s fantastic start to the season, where Vincenzo Italiano’s men dispatched Genoa with a 4-1 scoreline. The 1975 Coppa Italia winner also gave his thoughts on Fiorentina’s exploits this summer in the transfer market.

Fiorentina Set Price Tag on Brentford Target Nico Gonzalez

August 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Fiorentina have set a price tag upon winger Nicolas Gonzalez, who has been scouted by several clubs from Italy and abroad, with English sides Brentford, Leicester City, and Everton having shown the most interest. Offers above the €30M mark have already been tendered by two of the aforementioned clubs.

Fiorentina vs Roma: Serie A Preview, Potential Lineups & Prediction

May 26, 2023 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Europa League finalists Roma head to Stadio Artemio Franchi to encounter Europa Conference League title-bidding Fiorentina in Saturday's exciting Serie A match-up. While the encounter in Tuscany cannot change much for La Viola, the visitors still have an outside chance to make a late top-four push with a win.

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