Source: REUTERS/Massimo Pinca
[Saba Sports News] According to Italian media reports, Nicolo Fagioli called former Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri for advice before the winter transfer. During the winter transfer period, both Fiorentina and Marseille extended invitations to Fagioli, but he ultimately chose to join Fiorentina. Reports indicate that Marseille had a strong desire to sign Fagioli, with coach Roberto De Zerbi having followed him for a long time and even personally calling Fagioli to explain his tactics and vision for the player. Although Marseille’s offer was slightly lower than Fiorentina’s, on the last day of the winter transfer period, Marseille believed they had convinced the player to join. However, at the last moment, Fagioli called former Juventus coach Allegri to seek his mentor’s advice. Ultimately, Fagioli decided to stay and play in Italy rather than move abroad to Marseille. Afterward, Fagioli personally called De Zerbi to thank him for the trust shown during the winter transfer period but made it clear that he was skeptical about playing abroad.