Fiorentina announce a competition to design a new club mascot, with fans able to vote for their favourites created by students at the city’s academy of visual arts.
The Viola confirmed the initiative in partnership with the Scuola Internazionale di Comics – Academy of Visual Arts and New Media – which was founded in Florence in 1979.
“Students of the institution are hard at work channelling their talent and creativity into this ambitious new project,” read a statement.
Fiorentina announce a competition to design a new club mascot, with fans able to vote for their favourites created by students at the city’s academy of visual arts.
The Viola confirmed the initiative in partnership with the Scuola Internazionale di Comics – Academy of Visual Arts and New Media – which was founded in Florence in 1979.
“Students of the institution are hard at work channelling their talent and creativity into this ambitious new project,” read a statement.
Although the club will retain final say, the fans will be able to vote for their favourite designs on social media starting from July.
“It is hoped that the initiative – and the partnership with the Scuola Internazionale di Comics – will encapsulate some of the values held dear by the new Fiorentina owners: talent, youth, creativity, unity with the local area and passion.
“Everyone at Fiorentina is looking forward to seeing the proposals for the new club mascot!”