Edin Dzeko was unveiled as a brand new participant of Fiorentina as we speak, giving his first interview to the press after in a free switch from Turkish membership Fenerbahce.
Talking to the gathered media, with , the Bosnian ahead kicked issues off by saying “ambition is the inspiration of every little thing else. At first, I anticipate lots from myself and I additionally need to put myself on the service of the youthful gamers. I’ll give my all to assist Fiorentina develop.” He then added that “I’ve by no means set myself targets for objectives or assists as a result of the group comes first, however they’re nonetheless definitely necessary. We should be formidable as a result of that’s the inspiration for attaining necessary outcomes.”
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Skilled Dzeko goals for large issues at Fiorentina
Dzeko signed a one-year take care of La Viola, together with an non-obligatory one-year extension. This ensures he will likely be taking part in into his 40s because the 39-year-old goals to show that age is not any impediment.
ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – OCTOBER 11: Edin Dzeko of Bosnia and Herzegovina reacts in the course of the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3 match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany at on October 11, 2024 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Picture by Maja Hitij/Getty Photos)
The ahead mirrored on what it means to affix a membership like Fiorentina: “As a baby, I keep in mind Batistuta within the purple jersey and his Champions League matches. In recent times, Fiorentina has performed in lots of finals and, though they misplaced, they confirmed the willpower to get there. In fact, shedding three finals isn’t a coincidence and maybe that’s why a coach like Pioli was employed – who has already received and can enable us to enhance and acquire much more expertise.”
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Fiorentina will likely be aiming to be amongst the highest groups within the upcoming Serie A season however Dzeko was keen to not get too caught up worrying a few top-four end: “If we’re not included within the race for the highest spots, perhaps it’s higher for us – however Fiorentina have to assume massive! We’re all good guys however we shouldn’t all the time be that method on the pitch.”
Dzeko: ‘When my agent informed me Fiorentina had been , I needed to signal instantly’
The previous Manchester Metropolis and Roma striker additionally revealed a bit extra of the background of his transfer to Fiorentina this summer season, detailing that “When my agent informed me about Fiorentina, I needed to signal instantly. I had no different concepts in thoughts. I simply needed to return to a giant membership and to Italy. Everybody speaks extremely of this metropolis; there will likely be time to discover it with my spouse.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – JUNE 10: Edin Dzeko of FC Internazionale reacts in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 ultimate match between FC Internazionale and Manchester Metropolis FC at Ataturk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Picture by Alex Grimm/Getty Photos)
Dzeko additionally had phrases of reward for brand new attacking teammates Albert Gudmundsson and Moise Kean: “They’re each nice gamers. Moise can nonetheless enhance, however final yr confirmed extra of who he’s, similar to Albert did in his first yr in Serie A. There’s no competitors between attackers. I all the time say that nice gamers have to play collectively. However the very first thing to consider is the group. I’ve all the time thought in regards to the group earlier than myself and I wish to assist make my teammates even stronger and assist them nonetheless I can.”
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This will likely be Dzeko’s third stint at an Italian membership, having performed for Roma from 2015-2021 and Inter from 2021-2023. In his time in Serie A, the Bosnian striker has scored over 100 objectives and lifted two Coppa Italia trophies with the Nerazzurri, in 2021-22 and 2022-23.