Marco Benassi

Roberto Mancini admits he is concerned by the lack of Italy players available to him. “We can’t take them all from the Under-21s.” Mancini’s squad for Italy’s Nations League matches…

The Lega Serie A has officially confirmed the suspensions for Week 30, with Torino’s M’Baye Niang among those banned. There were no red cards in Serie A this weekend, but…

Fiorentina midfielder Marco Benassi is sure “Davide Astori was on the field with us today and I like to think he helped Vitor Hugo’s leap.” The captain died a week…

Fiorentina midfielder Marco Benassi “cannot give an explanation or a reason” for teammate Davide Astori’s sudden death at the age of 31. The captain passed away in his sleep, seemingly…

Marco Benassi assures Fiorentina can “have our say” against Juventus, admitting as a former Torino player “it’s like a derby for me”. The Viola welcome the defending champions to the…

Marco Benassi said Fiorentina are motivated to “prove we are not the same team” that lost 3-0 to Inter in August, as they meet tonight. It kicks off at 19.45…

Torino director Gianluca Petrachi refused to say whether Sinisa Mihajlovic would be sacked, but demanded more “determination” against Cagliari. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, follow the build-up and action…

Fiorentina midfielder Marco Benassi says he was “second or even third choice” for Sinisa Mihajlovic at Torino. The 23-year-old left the Granata this summer to join the Viola, and will…

Fiorentina’s Marco Benassi says Napoli “play the best football in Italy” but “Juventus are always the same”. The Partenopei have won all seven of their opening Serie A games, and…

A disciplined Fiorentina display nonetheless saw them lose to Juventus, but how did Football Italia rate the Viola? Words: Gaby McKay Marco Sportiello - 5 The goalkeeper could do nothing…

Marco Benassi hailed Fiorentina after they pulled off a “crucial” 5-0 victory over Verona on Sunday. Fiorentina demolished Verona to end their losing start to the season, and the midfielder…

Torino President Urbano Cairo was “never afraid of losing” Andrea Belotti, but the Chelsea offer for Davide Zappacosta was “too good to refuse.” The striker was wanted by the likes…

Torino President Urbano Cairo says there’s been “no contact” with Monaco for Andrea Belotti, but there could be a new signing. The principality club are expected to sell Kylian Mbappé…

New Fiorentina midfielder Marco Benassi claims he was forced out by Torino. “I would’ve been third or fourth choice…” Benassi’s transfer to Fiorentina was considered something of a surprise, having…

Stefano Pioli welcomes new Fiorentina figures Valentin Eysseric and Marco Benassi, but warns “we are still missing some players.” The Viola beat Pistoiese 3-0 in this evening’s friendly with Eysseric…

Valentin Eysseric scored on his Fiorentina debut and Marco Benassi also featured in the 3-0 friendly win over Pistoiese. The Viola have finally started adding to their squad after a…

Marco Benassi admits “saying goodbye is difficult” after leaving Torino to sign for Fiorentina. It was surprisingly announced yesterday that the two clubs had come to an agreement for the…

Fiorentina have officially confirmed the signing of Torino midfielder Marco Benassi, after he passed his medical. It was surprisingly announced yesterday that the Viola had reached an agreement for the…

Marco Benassi moves from Torino to Fiorentina and his agent reveals director Pantaleo Corvino “has been tracking him since he was 15.” The midfielder will complete the transfer following a…

Fiorentina have confirmed the surprise signing of Torino midfielder Marco Benassi on a five-year contract. A statement on Fiorentina’s official website adds Benassi will arrive in Tuscany on Wednesday and…