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08-02-2002, 03:00 AM
A new club, Fiorentina 1926 Florentina srl, has been created to restart in Serie C after the Viola were declared bankrupt, but the players are all free to leave.
This afternoon the once glorious club, who won the Coppa Italia as recently as last season, was declared bankrupt after failing to find the £13m necessary to cover their debts.
Fiorentina were removed from the Serie B calendar and replaced with Ternana, the last side to drop down into Serie C1 last May.
However, the FA has bent the rules to allow a side representing the city of Florence to remain within the professional football leagues.
The Mayor of Florence Leonardo Domenici created a new club –Fiorentina 1926 Florentina srl – this evening. The politician has been named President of the side, while council members Eugenio Giani and Carlo Paolini are also on the board of directors.
Meanwhile, the ‘old’ AC Fiorentina no longer exists and the players are all free to leave the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Coach Eugenio Fascetti is also unsure as to whether he will stick with the new Viola side.
“One thing is playing in Serie C1,” explained the former Bari boss, “but C2 is another story entirely. Before making rushed comments, I would prefer to think over the situation.”
FA President Franco Carraro admitted that it is more likely Fiorentina will start the season in C2 rather than the more prestigious Serie C1.
“I will speak with the players,” said the tactician who was appointed in May, “and see how many of them will stay on. After that I shall decide whether or not to continue in charge of the Viola.”
The majority of the more experienced players will certainly leave free of charge this summer.
Captain Angelo Di Livio was perhaps the most distraught at the bitter finale to a year-long battle against bankruptcy.
“It is a disappointment that cannot be explained in words. Florence did not deserve this and I have to wonder if everything possible was done to save the club. I ask that of the businessmen and institutions all the way up to President Vittorio Cecchi Gori.”
Striker Enrico Chiesa was already tipped to take leave of the club following interest from Lazio and Milan.
“The whole situation is horrifying,” commented the former Sampdoria and Parma man. “We saw a sea of words when all we needed was action.”
It is now likely that Chiesa will head for Juventus on a free transfer, while the £8m price tag attached to Nuno Gomes is no longer a stumbling block for Benfica or Sporting Lisbon.
Di Livio looks set for a return to his home town at Roma. Christian Amoroso is a target for Bologna and Torino, Marco Rossi could head for Chievo and West Ham United may finally snatch Alessandro Pierini.
Daniele Adani was already in talks with Parma and will enter into Milan’s bid for Fabio Cannavaro.
Sandro Cois has been linked with Como and Serie B giants Sampdoria.
The youngsters will also jump ship now that Fiorentina has been declared bankrupt. Creative midfielder Palombo could join former Coach Roberto Mancini at Lazio.
Local rivals Empoli have set their sights on defender Alessandro Agostini, Greek striker Vakouftsis and talented 19-year-old goalkeeper Mario Cassano.
im really sorry for the team but thibnk about it! Chiesa can come for free! and we need a 4th striker! maybe we can get chiesa and sell Lopez and get a new striker
cheaper than loez ofcourse
This afternoon the once glorious club, who won the Coppa Italia as recently as last season, was declared bankrupt after failing to find the £13m necessary to cover their debts.
Fiorentina were removed from the Serie B calendar and replaced with Ternana, the last side to drop down into Serie C1 last May.
However, the FA has bent the rules to allow a side representing the city of Florence to remain within the professional football leagues.
The Mayor of Florence Leonardo Domenici created a new club –Fiorentina 1926 Florentina srl – this evening. The politician has been named President of the side, while council members Eugenio Giani and Carlo Paolini are also on the board of directors.
Meanwhile, the ‘old’ AC Fiorentina no longer exists and the players are all free to leave the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Coach Eugenio Fascetti is also unsure as to whether he will stick with the new Viola side.
“One thing is playing in Serie C1,” explained the former Bari boss, “but C2 is another story entirely. Before making rushed comments, I would prefer to think over the situation.”
FA President Franco Carraro admitted that it is more likely Fiorentina will start the season in C2 rather than the more prestigious Serie C1.
“I will speak with the players,” said the tactician who was appointed in May, “and see how many of them will stay on. After that I shall decide whether or not to continue in charge of the Viola.”
The majority of the more experienced players will certainly leave free of charge this summer.
Captain Angelo Di Livio was perhaps the most distraught at the bitter finale to a year-long battle against bankruptcy.
“It is a disappointment that cannot be explained in words. Florence did not deserve this and I have to wonder if everything possible was done to save the club. I ask that of the businessmen and institutions all the way up to President Vittorio Cecchi Gori.”
Striker Enrico Chiesa was already tipped to take leave of the club following interest from Lazio and Milan.
“The whole situation is horrifying,” commented the former Sampdoria and Parma man. “We saw a sea of words when all we needed was action.”
It is now likely that Chiesa will head for Juventus on a free transfer, while the £8m price tag attached to Nuno Gomes is no longer a stumbling block for Benfica or Sporting Lisbon.
Di Livio looks set for a return to his home town at Roma. Christian Amoroso is a target for Bologna and Torino, Marco Rossi could head for Chievo and West Ham United may finally snatch Alessandro Pierini.
Daniele Adani was already in talks with Parma and will enter into Milan’s bid for Fabio Cannavaro.
Sandro Cois has been linked with Como and Serie B giants Sampdoria.
The youngsters will also jump ship now that Fiorentina has been declared bankrupt. Creative midfielder Palombo could join former Coach Roberto Mancini at Lazio.
Local rivals Empoli have set their sights on defender Alessandro Agostini, Greek striker Vakouftsis and talented 19-year-old goalkeeper Mario Cassano.
im really sorry for the team but thibnk about it! Chiesa can come for free! and we need a 4th striker! maybe we can get chiesa and sell Lopez and get a new striker
cheaper than loez ofcourse