Raffaele Palladino admits he would like to keep Sofyan Amrabat at Fiorentina, while \u2018the club will decide\u2019 over Nico Gonzalez after the season began with a stalemate.<\/p>\n
The Viola opened their Serie A season this evening with a 1-1 draw away to Parma at the Stadio Tardini, as Cristiano Biraghi\u2019s audacious free kick cancelled out the Dennis Man opener.<\/p>\n
They held on for a point in stoppages when down to 10 men for the Marin Pongracic dismissal and with Wylan Cyprien missing a sitter.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is a lot new here, new tactical principles, different players, so it will take time and patience,\u201d said Palladino in his press conference.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe did some very positive things today, while others need work. I am not worried, it will just take time and I liked the team spirit against a quick Parma side. This team was used to defending with units, whereas I ask for more individual duels. We\u2019re still under construction.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some of Palladino\u2019s choices were surprising, as Amrabat was in the starting XI despite being linked with a move to Atletico Madrid or Manchester United. Does this mean there might be a future for the Morocco international in Florence?<\/p>\n
\u201cI really like him, he\u2019s a good lad and we\u2019ve created a good rapport. He is honest and sent signals to me and to Fiorentina, putting himself at our disposal from the first day. Transfer speculation is normal, he is a player of a certain level, but he and the club will decide his future.<\/p>\n
\u201cI personally hope that I can continue to work with him, as he is a great player.\u201d<\/p>\n
If Amrabat is to remain at the Stadio Franchi, then he will need to sign a new contract, as his current deal only runs to June 2025.<\/p>\n
Another player reportedly on the verge of an exit towards Juventus or Atalanta is Nico Gonzalez, who was not even in the squad at the Stadio Tardini.<\/p>\n
\u201cI really like him, we talked often over the last few days,\u201d added Palladino.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know that he has a lot of offers. I will not get involved, the transfer market is open and the club will decide.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fiorentina did start several of their new signings, including Moise Kean and Andrea Colpani.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had quite a few crosses today, but they were often not precise. I am pleased with Kean\u2019s performance, he fought to the end and sacrificed himself. I am convinced he will score goals.\u201d<\/p>\n