Viola deny Mutu's Roma link
08 Jul 2008 - 11:15:38
Fiorentina have moved swiftly to deny reports linking striker Adrian Mutu with a move to Serie A rivals AS Roma.
The Romania international netted 17 times in 29 appearances last season, but was reportedly on the verge of walking out on the Florence club after they refused to offer him a new contract.
However, sporting director Pantaleo Corvino believes the former Chelsea and Juventus striker will remain at the Artemio Franchi.
"We have to see what happens and we have always said that we would try and accommodate an increase as best we could," he said.
"Mutu also said that he wants to stay at Fiorentina and he will be with us on July 15 for the start of pre-season.
"Roma? I have a good relationship with them but they have never made a proposal for Mutu.
"I am sure that they would have called me if they were interested in the striker."