Fiorentina owner Andrea Della Valle says the Viola are ‘almost on the home straight’ with plans for a new stadium.
The Tuscan club are looking to develop a new 40,000-seater stadium in the city’s Mercafir area, at a cost of over €300m.
“We’re almost on the home straight,” Della Valle assured Viola Channel.
“It will take several months, but the stadium is a key step for us.
Fiorentina owner Andrea Della Valle says the Viola are ‘almost on the home straight’ with plans for a new stadium.
The Tuscan club are looking to develop a new 40,000-seater stadium in the city’s Mercafir area, at a cost of over €300m.
“We’re almost on the home straight,” Della Valle assured Viola Channel.
“It will take several months, but the stadium is a key step for us.
“When you see English stadiums it motivates you to pursue projects like this, because we’re still a long way behind countries like England and Germany.
“In Italy, Juventus started the process, we’re next and then I think it will be Roma’s turn.
“I hope it’s the first step in a new journey together.”
The Viola patron also discussed the club’s Europa League campaign, which will see them face English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur in February.
“Tottenham are a team with great tradition, as are Fiorentina.
“We accept our fate, we’ll go to London to play football because we’re not afraid of anyone.
“We have a lot of respect for them, but Fiorentina love to play these types of teams, to play football and to compete.
“It will definitely be an exciting challenge.”