Fiorentina: two players to renew. Juve: eyes on Battista
Despite some heavy criticism regarding their recent transfer market campaign, Fiorentina are actually occupying a stunning second place in the Serie A standing: one of the stars of Paulo Sousa’s team is 23-year-old left back Marcos Alonso Mendoza; considered a target for both Spanish and English clubs during the last transfer window, the former Bolton player can now extend his deal with the viola –currently expiring in June 2016- for two more seasons: interviewed by Radio Blu, Marcos Alonso Pena, father and agent of the Spaniard, has confirmed to be in advanced talks with the Tuscan club regarding his son’s new deal. Another surprise for the gigliati is 28-year-old Facundo Roncaglia: last season on loan at Genoa, his return in Florence last Summer didn’t impress too much the viola’s fans and the local press; the Argentine has been one of the best in last night’s game against Bologna and has been called again by his national team’s coach; the Tuscan club’s Sporting Director Daniele Pradè has announced to be in talks to renew the former Boca Junior player’s contract. Juventus keep on tracking some young talents, and are also thinking about Ternana 18-year-old left winger Ignazio Battista; the young player is also a target for Atalanta, as revealed to calciomercato.com by his agent Luca Pensi.
