Thursday, September 24, 2009

Andrea Della Valle steps down

Fiorentina have announced that Andrea Della Valle has stepped down as president of the club with immediate effect.

Andrea, brother of Fiorentina owner Diego Della Valle, took over the role in 2002, but faced criticism from the Viola fans for the club's lacklustre transfer activity this summer.

A statement from ACF Fiorentina read: "During today's Board meeting, Andrea Della Valle has announced his decision to leave the presidency of the club and his role will be temporarily covered by club vice-president Mario Cognigni."

Fiorentina sold Brazilian star Felipe Melo to Juventus this summer, a move which angered the Viola supporters, who were also displeased at them loaning Papa Waigo to Southampton.

The Florence-based outfit acquired midfielder Savio Nsereko as their main signing this summer from West Ham.

Fiorentina are fourth in the Serie A standings having collected 10 points out of a possible 15 so far.

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