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Gaetano Castrovilli is at a crossroads
The mercurial midfielder is out of contract in a few months and nobody seems to know what his next step will be.
Fiorentina’s finances are in great shape, but is the club?
A quiet January transfer window has only raised more questions about Viola management’s vision for the team.
How has the transfer window changed Fiorentina’s European ambitions?
Nearly half of Serie A is in the running for the European places, and the mercato has changed the calculus.
I really hope Jonathan Ikoné is okay
We’re past the point of worrying about the player. We’re at the point of worrying about the person.
Wait, what the hell is this Supercoppa?
Let’s take a look at why Fiorentina is in Saudi Arabia and why it’s such a terrible idea for so many reasons.
Regrading the 2023 summer transfer window
As we teeter on the cusp of the winter mercato, let’s take a look back at how we got here.
Transfer season means picking who’s out
The Viola need to open some roster spots before venturing into the mercato. Who’s it going to be?
Dodô is out for 6 months. Now what?
The Brazilian is a crucial part of Fiorentina’s system and replacing him isn’t going to be easy.
Meet Fiorentina’s top youth prospects
We say this every year, of course, but this time we mean it: there’s some talent rattling around the Viola Primavera.
Fiorentina’s “First XI” doesn’t really exist
Even the idea of a regular starting lineup is probably a little anachronistic.
A good preseason doesn’t mean a teenager’s ready for Serie A
Every summer, fans salivate over young players impressing against semi-professional opponents. Let’s pump the brakes.
Season review: Strikers
It wasn’t always great but it happened, so we’re going to give it a look.
Fiorentina season review: Defensive midfield
A lot of transition in this area and a lot more to come.
Season review: Fullbacks
The Viola may quietly have one of the best fullback tandems in the league for the first time in decades.
Season Review: Centerbacks
Some of what we expected to happen did indeed happen. But there were also some big surprises along the way.
Season review: Goalkeepers
It was another steady season from the number one, but a maelstorm of frustration around him.
It’s a Beautful Day Fiorentina fans, Don’t let it get away
A U2 inspired look at how our season has become more than we could have imagined
A celebration of Arthur Cabral
The big Brazilian has been an unexpected delight this year.
Rocco Commisso gives Fiorentina fans advice on how to support our club
In yet another outburst, Rocco has it in for everyone, journalists and fans alike
Fiorentina shouldn’t look to the World Cup for reinforcements
With head scout Nicolás Burdisso in Qatar, transfer speculation is running rampant over common sense.
What a fully operational Castrovilli could look like
The Viola 10 is back in training and should be a big part of this team when the season resumes.
Cristiano Biraghi is quietly having an extraordinary season
Despite serving as the favorite whipping boy for large portions of the fanbase, the Viola captain has been fantastic.
Why is Fiorentina trying to buy all the number 10s?
The Viola already have 3 really good players competing for a single position, so adding another one to the mix makes no sense at all.
It’s the end of the World Cup as we know it
(Do you feel fine?) A look at how FIFA have ruined the greatest football tournament of them all
We all know who to blame for the Nico González situation
Fiorentina’s best player recovering from injury just in time for the World Cup has triggered some anger from the fans, but it’s worth remembering where to direct it.
Luka Jović calling Fiorentina a stepping stone is not the smartest decision
The ex-Madrid striker’s proclamations to Serbian Outlet ATV are only going to raise tensions with fans who have already supported him through thick and thin
A bloated roster means Fiorentina can’t sign anyone before selling
The squad has too many players to register, and the rules about academy players add an extra wrinkle to the problem.
Fiorentina’s friendly against Qatar raises uncomfortable questions
The meaningless fixture does nothing but introduce more chaos to a team that’s already got plenty of that on its plate.
Does Fiorentina have the squad depth to compete on 3 fronts?
Comparing the Viola squad to the ones that competed on 3 fronts in Europe last year highlights a couple of problem spots.
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— Mario Suárez (@MarioSuarez4) September 16, 2015