Fiorentina declares World Cup star Amrabat 'not for sale'

Sofyan Amrabat is not for sale according to Fiorentina boss Barone

SERIE A Fiorentina declares World Cup star Amrabat 'not for sale'

Tunde Young 22:07 - 15.01.2023

Fiorentina are not willing to let go of Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat who is attracting interest after shining at the World Cup.

Fiorentina director Joe Barone has delivered a verdict on the future of Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, declaring that he is "not for sale."

The hands-off warning goes out to top European clubs who have been showing interest in signing Amrabat since the 26-year-old shone like a million stars at the World Cup.

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Amrabat was a key part of the Morocco team that made history at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals.

Amrabat not for sale

Speaking before Fiorentina's game against Roma, Barone gave a stern verdict on two key players for La Viola who have been attracting interest and linked with moves this January window.

Joe Barone issues hands-off warning to top clubs sniffing around Fiorentina stars

“I would say we have planned the whole season and I can confirm both players are not for sale, end of story. The President said it before, I am confirming it tonight, Amrabat and Gonzalez are not for sale," Barone said emphatically.

Amrabat and Gonzalez are two of Fiorentina's best players

The build-up to the match against Roma was dominated by transfer speculation, both around Viola winger Gonzalez and Moroccan star Amrabat which has now been addressed.

Sofyan Amrabat is not for sale according to Fiorentina boss Barone

“Gonzalez is recovering, he’s training well, scored in the last match, we are happy with his progress and are happy with the whole team,” he said, offering an update on the player's fitness.

There were reports that Gonzalez had agreed personal terms with Leicester City while Amrabat has been strongly linked with a move to Atletico Madrid but the club is determined to keep both key players.

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