Liverpool target Adem Ljajic nears Fiorentina exit
FIORENTINA president Andrea Della Valle has revealed that Adem Ljajic is almost certain to leave the club this summer.
Adem Ljajic looks set to leave Fiorentina
Ljajic was left out of the Fiorentina squad to play Catania yesterday and while Della Valle denied it was as a result of the player's desire to leave, he did admit a departure is the most likely outcome.
Speaking to Mediaset Premium Della Valle said: “Nothing in particular happened even if the player is a bit nervous and the coach decided to leave him at home.
“There is nothing else to say. He will almost certainly leave Florence this transfer window."
Speaking to Mediaset Premium Della Valle said: “Nothing in particular happened even if the player is a bit nervous and the coach decided to leave him at home.
“There is nothing else to say. He will almost certainly leave Florence this transfer window."
Adem Ljajic was left out of the squad to play CataniaThere is nothing else to say. He will almost certainly leave Florence this transfer window.Fiorentina president Andrea Della Valle
Ljajic was set for showdown talks with Fiorentina on Friday where it is thought he reiterated his desire to leave.
Fiorentina had hoped Ljajic could be persuaded to sign a new contract with La Viola having impressed last term, scoring 11 goals in 28 appearances
Fiorentina had hoped Ljajic could be persuaded to sign a new contract with La Viola having impressed last term, scoring 11 goals in 28 appearances
Ahead of the Catania game Fiorentina coach Vicenzo Montella expressed his frustration at the situation, telling Gazzetta dello Sport: "I'm fed up with this situation.
Adem Ljajic is a target for Liverpool
"Adem has felt he has a point to prove ever since the second half of last season, but it's also true that his colleagues and fans have stuck by him. He has received his coach's backing, too.
"I don't have the time or desire to keep waiting, especially because the lad is not happy. So from my point of view, a coach's point of view, I'm going to do things my way.
"I don't know what the fans will think but it's fair that everyone feels how they want to feel. That goes for both fans and the players. Boos and whistles do not have the power to influence clubs, or players."
"I don't have the time or desire to keep waiting, especially because the lad is not happy. So from my point of view, a coach's point of view, I'm going to do things my way.
"I don't know what the fans will think but it's fair that everyone feels how they want to feel. That goes for both fans and the players. Boos and whistles do not have the power to influence clubs, or players."
Andrea Della Valle won't rule out selling Adem Ljajic to AC Milan
And with Fiorentina seemingly ready to move on Liverpool look set to compete with AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and Galatasaray to sign the Serbian international.
AC Milan are thought to be Ljajic's preferred destination but there are some doubts over whether Fiorentina would be willing to sell to a Serie A rival.
And while Della Valle refused to rule out selling Ljajic to Milan, the president hinted he would still prefer the player to move overseas.
He said: “We will never sell him to Milan? I never say never to any team.”
AC Milan are thought to be Ljajic's preferred destination but there are some doubts over whether Fiorentina would be willing to sell to a Serie A rival.
And while Della Valle refused to rule out selling Ljajic to Milan, the president hinted he would still prefer the player to move overseas.
He said: “We will never sell him to Milan? I never say never to any team.”
Vicenzo Montella has run out of patience with Adem Ljajic
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