Mario Cognini

Fiorentina executive President Mario Cognigni says they received “many” offers for Federico Chiesa but “we never even negotiated”. The winger is seen as one of the emerging talents of Italian…

Fiorentina have announced they will name their training ground after captain Davide Astori, who passed away on March 4. The 31-year-old defender went to sleep in the team hotel ahead…

Fiorentina’s President admits “time is not on our side” with regard to Federico Bernardeschi’s contract. The forward is out of contract in the summer of 2019, and has been linked…

Fiorentina President Mario Cognini denied reports Borja Valero is close to an Inter transfer. “It’s fake news.” There have been persistent and wide-reaching rumours in several media sources over the…

Fiorentina director Mario Cognini admits recently-fired Inter boss Stefano Pioli “fits the profile” of the Coach they’re looking for. The former Lazio tactician was sacked on Tuesday, having only taken…

Fiorentina President Mario Cognini blasts referees insisting the Viola are 'tired' of being on the receiving end of crucial errors. The Tuscan side went down to a 2-1 defeat to…

Fiorentina’s executive president Mario Cognini confirms “we’re not happy with results”, amid pressure on Paulo Sousa. The Viola take on Torino at Stadio Artemio Franchi tonight, with reports that a…

Fiorentina President Mario Cognini insists “we will not dismantle the squad, but if it does happen, we’ll replace those who leave.” The Viola chief was asked about Napoli interest in…

Paulo Sousa said Fiorentina will “try to make the most of this energy from our extraordinary fans” next season. The Viola end their campaign against Lazio on Sunday at 19.45…

Paulo Sousa announced he is “happy to continue working with Fiorentina” next season after meeting Andrea Della Valle. The Viola host Palermo on Sunday at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT),…

This “could well be” Manuel Pasqual’s last Fiorentina home match, confirmed President Mario Cognini. The player will be out of contract at the end of the season and he complained…

Fiorentina President Mario Cognini has his sights set firmly on a top three finish and “Federico Bernardeschi is our future.” The Viola were knocked out of the Coppa Italia by…

Fiorentina President Mario Cognini confirms Giuseppe Rossi and Mario Suarez “will only leave on loan if we find replacements.” The Viola are only one point off Serie A leaders Inter…

Fiorentina President Mario Cognini assured the January transfer window “will be a very important month and we have clear ideas.” He spoke to reporters at the Christmas dinner on Friday…

Fiorentina President Mario Cognini insists “we are just as strong as Juventus” ahead of tonight’s clash in Turin. It kicks off at 19.45 GMT, click here for a match preview.…

Sampdoria President Massimo Ferrero and Fiorentina chief Mario Cognini are in negotiations for Vincenzo Montella tonight. The Blucerchiati sacked Coach Walter Zenga this morning and have set their sights firmly…