Montolivo: Set for big season
Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli has dismissed reports that Riccardo Montolivo could join West Ham United.
Sunday newspaper speculation claimed new Hammers boss Gianfranco Zola was plotting a ?12million bid for Montolivo.
The midfield playmaker is on a long-term contract at Fiorentina and is one of the brightest prospects in Italian football.
Speaking after his side’s win over Bologna on Sunday, Prandelli expressed his view that Montolivo is set for a big season at Fiorentina.
Responsibility
“West Ham are interested in Montolivo?” Prandelli told Sky Italia. “It’s not a big offer.
“I’m convinced this season that Riccardo will have a great season.
“We are asking him to take on responsibility. He came back from the Olympics a little tired, but he has recovered.
“Today, when he entered the pitch, he did good things. We are asking him to take more responsibility and he’s doing this.”
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