Giacomo Bonaventura ‘didn’t have to think too long’ before choosing Fiorentina and acknowledges his time at Milan had come to a natural end.
The 31-year-old was a free agent after six years at San Siro and had other options, including Torino, Hellas Verona and Benevento, but opted for the Viola.
“I had a few offers, I took time to think about my future and then immediately said yes to Fiorentina, because it’s the ideal club for me,” said ‘Jack’ in his press conference.
Giacomo Bonaventura ‘didn’t have to think too long’ before choosing Fiorentina and acknowledges his time at Milan had come to a natural end.
The 31-year-old was a free agent after six years at San Siro and had other options, including Torino, Hellas Verona and Benevento, but opted for the Viola.
“I had a few offers, I took time to think about my future and then immediately said yes to Fiorentina, because it’s the ideal club for me,” said ‘Jack’ in his press conference.
“There are a lot of quality midfielders in the team and that can help everyone stay on their toes. I always found there to be a great atmosphere in Florence, so when I received the call, I didn’t have to think too long.”
Bonaventura confirmed he has signed a two-year contract with option for a third.
“I wasn’t upset that Milan didn’t offer me a new contract, as I already knew in January that I’d be moving on. I tried to end the season in the best possible way, but I knew I was leaving.
“I had that moment after my final game at San Siro, alone on the pitch, because it was leaving a place after so many years. I wanted to feel the full sense of gratitude for all I’d achieved there.
“It’s good to see Patrick Cutrone again, he’s so fired up and I hope he can have a great campaign. I’d never met Franck Ribery, but you can tell within one touch of the ball in training what a champion he is. We’re here to help the younger players to mature, much like what Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought to Milan.”
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