Fiorentina Waiting in the Wings to Add Roma Outcast

Nicola Zalewski has been frozen out by Roma after he turned down a move to Galatasaray. The team wants him to sign a new contract rather than risk losing him for nothing at the end of the season. Fiorentina have laid eyes on him in such an event, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Viola’s director Daniele Pradé worked with the Giallorossi in the past and routinely keeps an eye on them. He brought in Edoardo Bove on loan with an option to buy late in the window.

Zalewski is unlikely to be reinstated even though Roma just lost Alexis Saelemaekers due to an ankle injury, Calciomercato informs. He’s been training solo in recent days. The Belgian will indeed have surgery and will be out for two months.

The agents of the Pole addressed what occurred via a statement in recent days (via Corriere dello Sport).

“After opening to Galatasaray initially, he decided to reject their offer and didn’t waver despite their continuous courtship. He has great gratitude for the interest they showed and their efforts to sign him until the last moment. In any case, footballers have unquestionable liberty to finalize or not any negotiation related to their professional activity without conditionings or restraints.”

Our Take on Roma, Fiorentina, and Zalewski

He’s a safe bet to bounce back after a change of scenery, also considering his sound performances with Poland. However, they are in good shape in the role with Robin Gosens, Fabiano Parisi, and Cristiano Biraghi. Ironically enough, the Giallorossi could use him sans Saelemaekers and if Daniele De Rossi sticks with 3-5-2. However, the well has been poisoned at this point.