Agent confirms Fiorentina-A.C Milan talks over Riccardo Montolivo transfer: Serie A news
The agent of Fiorentina midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Riccardo-Montolivo-c31049, has revealed that A.C Milan have started negotiations with the Viola over the transfer of his client.
The Rossoneri have been linked with the Italian international for the past few weeks and even the bosses at San Siro have confirmed their interest in him. Vice-President, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Adriano-c3773 Galliani, has targeted a Mr. X and has been linked
with several names. However, after being out-priced in a deal for his initial targets, the Vice-President has turned his attentions to Montolivo.
The 26-year-old is unsettled at Fiorentina and has demanded a move away from the club. The creative midfielder is in the last year of his contract at the Stadio Artemio Franchi and has rejected an extension offer from the club.
Reports suggest that the Viola are demanding €12m fee for their star man but Milan are interested in paying only half of the amount. The agent of the midfielder has confirmed that talks between the two clubs have resumed once again
and believes that the ball is in Fiorentina’s court. The agent admitted that his client is not putting any pressure on the club to force a move and will accept whatever happens in the next few days.
The agent said, “Yes, it’s true, the two clubs made contact. It’s up to Fiorentina now to decide what to do. We have taken a decision, which is not to renew the contract with the Viola, but we are not putting any pressure on them
to leave Florence now.”
Due to the transfer speculation and player’s desire to move, the club have stripped him off the captaincy and the fans have also been really abusive against him. The agent is surprised with the fan’s behaviour and believes that
he cannot understand the reason for their reaction.
“I do not understand the bitterness of the fans. If Riccardo were to stay here for another season, he would always guarantee the utmost effort. It wouldn’t be a problem for him to remain with the Viola for a year.”
Milan manager, Massimiliano Allegri, will be hoping that a deal will be struck in the next few days and Montolivo can join the club before the season starts.
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