Fiorentina insist striker Mutu not for sale

cnn.com     Jul 23, 2008            

Fiorentina insist that star striker Adrian Mutu will be staying with Serie A club The Romanian has been the subject of big-money bid from Italian rivals Roma Mutu, 29, has been a big success at Fiorentina, scoring 17 goals last season (CNN) -- Fiorentina president Andrea Della Valle has insisted that star striker Adrian Mutu will be staying at the club despite interest from Serie A rivals Roma. Roma confirmed earlier on Wednesday that they had made an offer for the Romania captain, believed to be around 18-20 million euros. "With reference to Roma's offer, Adrian Mutu is and will remain a Fiorentina player," said Della Valle's brief statement. Roma had earlier confirmed the growing speculation about their interest in the former Chelsea, Juventus and Inter Milan forward. "Roma confirms we have made an offer to Fiorentina for... [read full story]                    


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