FIORENTINA NEWS

Nicolas Gonzalez - Subs in late against Cremonese Gonzalez (hip) took one off-target shot and drew one foul in Sunday's 3-2 win over Cremonese.

Impact Gonzalez was said to be healthy, but the coach decided to spare him for the European Conference League playoff against Vitesse, which will take place Wednesday. He might be managed in the next game versus Empoli, especially since Christian Kouama showed well in the opener.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Igor - Ruled out for Cremonese match Igor will sit out Sunday's opener versus Cremonese due to a muscular problem, coach Vincenzo Italiano announced.

Impact Igor will likely be further assessed next week to determine whether he could return in short order. Lucas Martinez Quarta will likely partner with Nikola Milenkovic in the back, with Matija Nastastic as the top backup.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Milenkovic - Extends contract with Fiorentina Milenkovic has agreed to a deal until 2027 with Fiorentina, the team announced.

Impact Milenkovic had attracted multiple suitors, like seemingly every summer, since his contract was set to expire in 2023. Nobody convinced Fiorentina to sell with a good enough offer, and he agreed to stay for years to come. He posted 53 tackles, 40 interceptions, 91 clearances and 15 blocks last season, contributing to nine clean sheets.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Ready to roll for Cremonese game Gonzalez practiced fully Tuesday following a blow to the hip in the final pre-season match versus Betis, La Nazione reports.

Impact Gonzalez didn't require further tests after bowing out of the friendly and is fully expected to start in the opener. He posted seven goals, six assists, 72 shots (22 on target) and 37 chances in 36 appearances (26 starts) last season.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alfred Duncan - Should be fine for opener Duncan (thigh) was able to train with no limitations to stat the week leading up to Sunday's game versus Udinese, La Nazione reports.

Impact Duncan missed a friendly due to a thigh ailment, but it seems that it isn't severe enough to sideline him for the first official contest. He will compete with Youssef Maleh and Szymon Zurkowski for a spot in the midfield.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Gonzalez - Subs off in preseason game Gonzalez limped off in the second half in Saturday's friendly against Betis due to a knock, Radio Bruno reports.

Impact Gonzalez was initially feared to have suffered a muscular test, but that doesn't appear to be the case. He will still take some exams to assess the issue, but he would surely have better chances to be available for the opener against Cremonese if the initial diagnosis was confirmed. His backups are Riccardo Saponara and Riccardo Sottil.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alfred Duncan - Sidelined for friendly Duncan missed Saturday's pre-season fixture against Betis due to a biceps femoris ailment, but he might be able to recover for the opener, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Duncan was forced to pull up in a previous friendly and had to sit out this one, but the tests ruled out major problems. It remains to be seen whether there is enough time for him to be ready for Sunday's match versus Cremonese. Youssef Maleh or Szymon Zurkowski would fill in for him in the midfield if he was limited or couldn't go altogether.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodo - Transfers to Fiorentina Dodo has signed a contract with Fiorentina after transferring from Shakhtar Donetsk, the club announced Friday.

Impact Dodo tallied five goals and 17 assists in 97 appearances in all competitions during his three years with Shakhtar, including 15 starts in the Champions League group stages. The 23-year-old right-back is now moving to Serie A with Fiorentina, where he will be competing with Lorenzo Venuti for the starting spot.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pierluigi Gollini - Transfers to Fiorentina Gollini has joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan with option to buy from Atalanta, the teams announced.

Impact Gollini will have his second temporary spell in a row after an unfruitful one at Tottenham, where he featured just in cup games. He will have much better chances to be the starter in Florence, although Pietro Terracciano was solid in the past campaign. He allowed 26 goals, made 40 saves and kept nine clean sheets in 25 Serie A matches with Atalanta in 2020/2021.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Jovic - Joins Fiorentina Jovic transferred permanently to Fiorentina from Real Madrid on Friday.

Impact Jovic never started more than four matches during his two full seasons with Los Blancos, and a return to Eintracht Frankfurt on loan in 2019/2020 proved his talents hadn't faded just yet. With Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo getting better every year, it made sense for Jovic to look elsewhere in order to play. Now with La Viola, Jovic could easily compete or partner with Nicolas Gonzalez as a long-term replacement for Dusan Vlahovic.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rolando Mandragora - Moves to Fiorentina Mandragora has joined Fiorentina on a permanent deal from Juventus, the club announced.

Impact Mandragora leaves Juventus for good after multiple loan spells, the most recent one at Torino. He was a viable contributor despite some injury woes and he posted 31 chances, 47 crosses (25 accurate), 21 tackles and 23 shots (five on target) in 21 appearances, providing two assists. He will contribute to replacing Lucas Torreira alongside Sofya Amrabat.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Saponara - Re-ups with Fiorentina Saponara has agreed to a new one-year deal with Fiorentina, the team announced.

Impact Saponara was set to become a free agent on July 1, but the club decided to keep him around. He has logged three goals, three assists, 37 shots (14 on target) and 20 chances in 29 appearances (13 starts) last season. He will likely have a similar role next season.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Rasmussen - Not staying at Vitesse Rasmussen is heading back to Fiorentina as Vitesse did not activate their clause to redeem him, La Nazione reports.

Impact Rasmussen was a regular contributor and featured in 39 matches, but the Dutch club elected to move on from him. The coaching staff will take a look at him in the lead-up to next season, as Fiorentina could have some exits in the back the publication adds.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Kouame - Heads back to Fiorentina Kouame is likely to be used as a bargaining chip or outright sold following a strong season at Anderlecht, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Koaume posted 13 goals and ten assists in 36 appearances in Belgium. Fiorentina could use some offensive reinforcements, but they appear to have soured on him. He could have the opportunity to change their mind during the pre-season.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luca Ranieri - Not bought out by Salernitana Ranieri will return to Fiorentina as Salernitana did not pick up their option to buy him out.

Impact Ranieri had a solid campaign, but the club deemed the fee to be too expensive. He will be a candidate to back up Cristiano Biraghi in Florence. He tallied one goal, 11 chances, 66 crosses (15 accurate) and 38 tackles in 27 appearances in 2021/2022.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Erick Pulgar - Returns to Fiorentina Pulgar was not retained by Galatasaray past the initial loan spell.

Impact Pulgar logged 11 appearances and evidently did not impress enough for the Turkish team to make a move to keep him. If he does not transfer again, he will be an option to replace Lucas Torreira.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Benassi - Heads back to Florence Benassi has some suitors but will be assessed by the Fiorentina coaching staff in the pre-season, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Benassi did not exactly shine while on loan in 2022, but he was part of the roster in the first few months, although with a very limited role. That could be the case again in the next campaign as well if he does not transfer. He posted ten shots (three on target), five chances, 14 crosses (three crosses) and seven tackles in 18 appearances (four starts) in the recent season.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Szymon Zurkowski - Returns to Fiorentina Zurkowski was not redeemed by Empoli by the deadline, but the club remains in talk with Fiorentina to bring him back, La Nazione reports.

Impact Zurkowski had an excellent campaign, but the team considered the price tag excessive. He could head back to Empoli later in the summer as Fiorentina are interested in some other of their players, the publication adds.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torreira - Comes off bench in Juventus game Torreira drew one foul and had six passes in five minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Torreira did not get much run in the season finale as the coach went with Sofyan Amrabat over him. He had his best season in years while on loan from Arsenal, as he hit the net five times and added 29 shots (13 on target), 23 chances, 37 tackles and 26 interceptions. Fiorentina are in talks to retain him in permanent fashion, although they are reportedly having trouble coming to terms with his agent.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksa Terzic - Unused versus Juventus Terzic did not feature in Saturday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Terzic has backed up stud left-back Cristiano Biraghi throughout the course season. He posted five chances, 20 crosses (eight accurate), eight tackles and four interceptions in 14 appearances (one start).

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riccardo Saponara - Delivers four crosses against Juventus Saponara sent in four crosses (one accurate) and drew one foul in Saturday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Saponara was selected in the starting XI after two sub appearances but did not have a great showing other than swinging in a few crosses. He has notched three goals, three assists, 37 shots (14 on target) and 28 crosses in 29 appearances (13 starts) this season.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Odriozola - Wins one tackle against Juventus Odriozola won one tackle, committed one foul and had 14 touches in 28 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Odriozola returned on the pitch after missing a couple of matches with a thigh problem. He has mostly been solid but he missed time with a pair of injuries late. He logged one goal, one assist, 26 chances and 52 crosses (13 accurate) in 25 appearances (18 starts). He announced that he will head back to Real Madrid following the loan spell to try fighting for a spot. Fiorentina did have an option to buy him out.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matija Nastasic - Watches Juventus game from bench Nastasic was an unused sub in Saturday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Nastasic featured just twice in 2022 as he had three center-backs ahead of him in the pecking order. He has posted one tackle, five interceptions, 11 clearances and one block in five appearances (two starts) this season.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arthur Cabral - Plays little versus Juventus Cabral had three touches and drew one foul in five minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Cabral did not see many minutes in the season finale after starting in the previous three matches. He tried to replace Dusan Vlahovic in January, but his output was underwhelming. He scored twice, provided two assists, took 23 shots (nine on target) and created seven scoring chances in 14 appearances (eight starts).

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Martinez - Unused against Juventus Martinez Quarta did not feature in Saturday's 2-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Martinez Quarta watched the game from the bench as it has been the case in five of the last seven fixtures of the season, as Igor supplanted him as a starter in January. He has tallied 36 tackles, 19 interceptions, 45 clearances and nine blocks in 20 appearances (16 starts), with two clean sheets.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE