Fagioli: "Really happy to have chosen Fiorentina. My grandfather is a Viola fan"

Florence, 8 February 2025 - Today, the Media Center of Viola Park introduced Nicolo Fagioli, the latest arrival in the winter market. His contract was filed at 23.50:XNUMX p.m. on the last available day. “It was a long and complicated negotiation, until the very end I didn't know how it would end. Dusan also spoke to me about Florence, telling me that it's great here. Marseille were also interested, but in the end I chose Fiorentina.”

How is the onboarding going?

“I felt great right away, I found an extraordinary group. Kean is having an incredible season. I felt at ease and now I'm really happy“.  

What role do you prefer to play?

“I can play in a two-man or three-man midfield. Those who deserve it will have space.”  

How are you on a personal level?

“I’m fine. I’ve had difficult times in the past, but now I’m happy. I don’t feel any pressure.”

What differences did you find between Allegri and Motta?

“It’s hard to explain, but I needed to play. I’m very happy that Fiorentina decided to bet on me.”

Have you met Spalletti? What did Allegri tell you? Your idol?

“I was pleased to meet Spalletti the other night against Inter, but we didn't talk about football. Allegri, on the other hand, was the coach who pushed me to play more forward. My current idol is Modric, who I look up to a lot. At the European Championship I had the chance to meet him.”

The Viola coach also called her...

“Mister Palladino explained his idea of ​​the game to me and convinced me to choose Fiorentina. There is harmony and empathy with him. Allegri's call, on the other hand, was almost paternal: he asked me if I was happy to embark on this new adventure."

What impact did he have with Franchi?

“We played an extraordinary match on Thursday. It doesn’t happen often that you win 3-0 against Inter. Now we have to confirm that on Monday, but this time at San Siro.”  

What are its strengths and weaknesses?

"My strengths are technique and vision of the game. If I have to find a flaw, I would say my heading and the need to stay focused for the entire 90 minutes."

Have you already seen the city?

“My grandfather and my cousin are Fiorentina fans and have always spoken well of the city. In addition, with my former teammates Gonzalez and Vlahovic we have often discussed Florence.”

What did Kean tell her?

“He’s having an extraordinary year. He spoke to me like a true leader, giving me advice on how to behave. I’ve known him for 14 years, since his time in the Juventus youth sector.”