Prade: ‘Don’t talk about Scudetto’

Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade is “not interested” in talking about a Scudetto challenge.

The Viola are two points clear at the top of Serie A after seven games, the first time they have led since 1999, but the club hierarchy are not getting carried away.

“We’re not interested in talking about the Scudetto now,” Prade told Sky.

“We can’t speak about situations which are bigger than us, let’s go forward calmly without set objectives. We want to win every game and have fun.

Fiorentina sporting director Daniele Prade is “not interested” in talking about a Scudetto challenge.

The Viola are two points clear at the top of Serie A after seven games, the first time they have led since 1999, but the club hierarchy are not getting carried away.

“We’re not interested in talking about the Scudetto now,” Prade told Sky.

“We can’t speak about situations which are bigger than us, let’s go forward calmly without set objectives. We want to win every game and have fun.

“The club is happy, we’re aware that we have to enjoy this beautiful moment with the whole city.

“Our strength is having owners like the Della Valle family, Andrea puts a lot of passion in, and Diego is always around too. That allows us to work to our maximum.”

Prade also dismissed talk that the Viola could rekindle interest in Milan defender Philippe Mexes this summer.

“It’s too early to talk about the transfer market right now, but everyone knows we’re missing a defender. That’s what we need, and that’s what we want to sort out.

“Mexes interested us, but he’s a Milan player. We’re not interested anymore. Lisandro Lopez is someone we like, but he’s not the only target. We have very clear ideas.

“As for the rest, it seems unfair to the lads and the Coach [Paulo Sousa] to talk about the market now.”