Basanta out, Mexes in?
Fiorentina could sell Jose Maria Basanta to Monterrey, renewing their interest in Milan’s Philippe Mexes. Tuttomercatoweb reports that Basanta has a deal in place with Mexican side Monterrey and is…
Basanta: ‘Forget the first leg’
Jose Maria Basanta told Fiorentina to “forget the first leg” for tonight’s Coppa Italia semi-final with Juventus. The Viola won 2-1 in Turin and are fighting for a place in…
Babacar ‘out for 2-3 weeks’
Fiorentina will be without Khouma Babacar for two to three weeks, while Stefan Savic is also in doubt against Juventus. The Viola face Juve in the first leg of the…
Fiorentina injury updates
Mati Fernandez and Jose Maria Basanta will be out for at least 10 days, confirmed Fiorentina medics. Both players went off during the 2-0 Europa League victory over Tottenham on…
Vargas in, Basanta out
Juan Manuel Vargas returns for Fiorentina in tomorrow’s trip to Sassuolo, but Jose Maria Basanta is out. It kicks off on Saturday at 17.00 GMT, click here for a match…
Serie A Team of Week 22
After another exciting, extra extended Serie A round, Dave Taylor selects his best XI performers from Week 22. Mattia Perin [Genoa] Kept Genoa in the game with several top saves…
EL: 10-man Viola conquer Guingamp
Fiorentina played the entire second half with 10 men, but still earned an impressive 2-1 victory away to Guingamp. Fiorentina played the entire second half with 10 men, but still…
Richards to start for Fiorentina
Vincenzo Montella is expected to hand first Fiorentina starts to Micah Richards, Milan Badelj and Jose Basanta tonight against Guingamp. Vincenzo Montella is expected to hand first Fiorentina starts to…
‘Fiorentina a final opportunity’
Jose Maria Basanta has explained that he could not turn Fiorentina down, as it represented perhaps a final opportunity to play in Europe. The experienced centre-back has joined La Viola…
Basanta: ‘Fiorentina a big step’
Argentina international Jose Maria Basanta said Fiorentina are “a very important step in my career.” The 30-year-old centre-back played in the World Cup and got a silver medal this summer, completing…
Fiorentina tie up Basanta
Fiorentina have confirmed that they have completed a deal to sign Monterrey defender Jose Maria Basanta. La Viola confirmed last week that they had reached agreement with the Mexican outfit…
Fiorentina confirm Basanta deal
Fiorentina have confirmed that they have agreed a deal with Monterrey for the transfer of Jose Maria Basanta. The 30-year-old Argentina international has been in negotiations with La Viola for…
ADV: ‘Pizarro stays, Cuadrado might’
Andrea Della Valle said Fiorentina will “try to keep” Juan Cuadrado and reveals David Pizarro “signed a renewal last night.” The patron spoke to Radio Blu at their Moena pre-season…
Basanta: ‘Argentina touched by magic’
Jose Maria Basanta prepares for the World Cup Final against Germany tonight and feels Argentina have been “touched by magic.” The defender is reportedly very close to joining Fiorentina, but…
Basanta confirms Fiorentina talks
Argentina international defender Jose Maria Basanta confirmed he’s in “negotiations” for a move to Fiorentina. The reports emerged that a deal was practically done with the Monterrey centre-back, who is…
Fiorentina close to Basanta
It’s rumoured Fiorentina have a deal for Argentina international defender Jose Maria Basanta from Monterrey. The 30-year-old centre-back is currently at the World Cup with his countrymen, but plays club…