News Of Vlahovic's Official Visit To Juventus, Fiorentina Fans Are Inflamed: Your Bodyguard Won't Save Your Life
JAKARTA - Fiorentina striker, Dusan Vlahovic, received insults from angry fans because of the news that the player had officially joined rival club, Juventus.
Quoted from Italian Football, Vlahovic is reportedly just a matter of time to join the Old Lady. Because, the two clubs and the players themselves have reached an agreement.
Fiorentina is said to have agreed to release Vlahovic to Juventus with a tag of 70 million euros, equivalent to Rp. 1.1 trillion. The player is also considered to agree with the salary and contract value proposed by Juventus.
But the news of Vlahovic's move actually got a different reaction on the part of Fiorentina fans. They were so angry that they threatened Vlahovic with a banner filled with insults that was unfurled outside the Artemio Franchi Stadium.
"Goals aren't enough to earn you respect. Damn Vlahovic!" the text on the banner.
"Your bodyguard will not save your life. It's over for you," read another banner.
The hot situation on the part of Fiorentina fans has caught the attention of the local police. In order to keep conditions conducive, the police have carried out intensive surveillance by sending patrol cars around Vlahovic's residence.
Previously it was known that Fiorentina and Juventus were two rival clubs in the Land of Pizza and the move of players to one club often caused heated situations. One of the most horrendous transfer moments occurred when Roberto Baggio chose to join Juventus in 1990.
At that time, Baggio's move caused riots from the fans. 50 people were injured and nine people arrested after Fiorentina fans surrounded the offices of the team then led, Flavio Pontello.