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Official: Sofyan Amrabat Leaves Fiorentina for Fenerbahce

September 1, 2024 Marko Vrakela Fenerbahce, Fiorentina, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Back-to-back Europa Conference League runners-up Fiorentina have announced Sofyan Amrabat's loan switch to Fenerbahce. According to La Viola's website, the Morocco international will spend the 2024/25 season in the Turkish Super Lig as a borrowed player.

Juventus have reportedly laid eyes on Victor Lindelof ahead of a possible free agent acquisition since his contract with Manchester United is expiring.

Fiorentina Set Sights on Unwanted Man Utd Center-Back

August 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Manchester United, Serie A, Transfer Market

Back-to-back Europa League runners-up Fiorentina are reportedly contemplating an audacious move for Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Swedish star has emerged as a concrete option for La Viola to address defensive shortcomings following Nikola Milenkovic's exit.

Fiorentina wasted little time to find a new coach after a mutual split with Vincenzo Italiano, as they quickly came to terms with Raffaele Palladino.

Fiorentina Vying for Signature of Ex Barcelona Captain

August 12, 2024 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Fiorentina, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sergi Roberto is now officially a free agent, and the former Barcelona utility man could continue his career at Fiorentina. According to Calciomercato, the Spaniard is enthusiastic about playing in Serie A, with La Viola seeing him as a viable option to address their midfield shortcomings.

Just days after missing out on ex-Milan midfielder Franck Kessié, who is set to transfer to Al-Ahli, Juventus have shifted their attention to Amrabat.

Fiorentina Manager Keen to Keep Hold of Star Midfielder

August 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Serie A, Transfer Market

New Fiorentina manager Raffaele Palladino is keen for star midfielder Sofyan Amrabat to stay in Florence next season. Following a 2-2 draw against Freiburg in Saturday's warm-up clash, the ex-Monza coach admitted his ambition to keep the Morocco international at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.

If the merry-go-round, which is somehow still not over just, has seemed crazy, it is because it was, as Serie A had never had so many changes.

Winners and Losers of a Very Busy Coaching Carousel

July 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Empoli, Fiorentina, Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Udinese

If the merry-go-round, which is somehow still not over just, has seemed crazy, it is because it was, as Serie A had never had so many changes in one summer. Only 7 sides confirmed their previous manager, while 13 went in a different direction.

Vitor Roque is ready to depart Barcelona in the summer, at least temporarily, and Inter could be interested in taking him in on loan.

Fiorentina Locked in Talks with Barcelona Over Prodigious Forward

June 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Fiorentina, Serie A, Transfer Market

Beaten Europa Conference League finalists Fiorentina are working on multiple fronts to reinforce their underachieving frontline. According to reputed Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, they have opened talks with Barcelona over a potential signing of Brazilian prodigy Vitor Roque.

Moise Kean will report back to Juventus as Atletico Madrid decided to nix the move after the medicals. The striker has spent a few days in Spain.

Fiorentina Plot Summer Move for Outgoing Juventus Striker

June 26, 2024 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

In addition to pursuing the signature of Galatasaray's wantaway ace Nicolo Zaniolo, Fiorentina consider a summer swoop for Juventus castaway Moise Kean. According to Alfredo Pedulla, new manager Raffaele Palladino has earmarked the ex-Everton flop as his prime objective to reinforce his faltering frontline.

Fiorentina Appoint Palladino to Substitute for Italiano

June 4, 2024 Enrico Passarella Fiorentina, Italian Football, Lazio, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Fiorentina wasted little time to find a new coach after a mutual split with Vincenzo Italiano, whose deal was expiring, as Raffaele Palladino arrived in town to negotiate the terms a day after their season finale. He inked a two-year contract with an option.

Napoli are trying to persuade Antonio Conte, but no Champions League complicates the hiring, plus he'd prefer taking over Milan.

Conte Hopes for a Call from Milan amid Napoli Courtship

April 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli are trying to persuade Antonio Conte, but missing out on the Champions League, which is increasingly likely, makes it hard to invest so much in a coach, plus, he sees them as a fallback, as Milan would be his top preference.

Stadio Renato Dall'Ara forms the backdrop for a handsomely-looking Serie A encounter between top-four hopefuls Bologna and mid-table Monza

Preview: Bologna vs Monza – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 11, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Monza, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Stadio Renato Dall'Ara forms the backdrop for a handsomely-looking Serie A encounter between top-four hopefuls Bologna and mid-table Monza. Expectations are high around the home camp ahead of Saturday's clash as their pursuit of Champions League qualification depends on a positive result.

Serie A is headed for an extra busy coaching carousel at the end of the season. Very few coaches are already certain to stay put.

Several Serie A Benches Set to Change at Season’s End

April 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Calciomercato, Genoa, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Serie A is headed for an extra busy coaching carousel at the end of the season. Very few coaches are already certain to stay put: Simone Inzaghi, Gian Piero Gasperini, and Igor Tudor, who recently took over Lazio. Stefano Pioli’s confirmation is gaining steam.

The conclusion of the relationship between Massimiliano Allegri and Juventus will spill over to the courtrooms as he was fired for cause.

Three Likeliest Candidates to Replace Allegri at Juventus

March 24, 2024 Marko Vrakela Juventus, Serie A

Massimiliano Allegri has never regained his old fame since returning to Juventus in 2021 after his glorious first stint at the Allianz Stadium. Perceived as a potential savior following the club's decline under Maurizio Sarri and Andrea Pirlo, the 56-year-old has done quite the opposite.

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