Alonso's lovin' it

Former Bolton Wanderers full-back Marcos Alonso says he is delighted to have joined Serie A side Fiorentina.

The 22-year old impressed during Bolton's Championship campaign last season, but he turned down a new contract offer this summer, opting instead for a switch to the Italian giants.

Fiorentina were believed to have been chasing Alonso's signature in the January transfer window, and he revealed his joy at putting pen to paper on a four-year deal despite a number of other offers.

"I am very happy to be at Fiorentina and I hope to help the team to fight for the first positions," he said as he was presented to the media.

"Here at Fiorentina there are great players with whom I can train and learn, like Mario Gomez, Guiseppe Rossi and Massimo Ambrosini - there is a big difference compared to Bolton.

"I had received several offers from England and from Spain, but I've chosen Fiorentina for the confidence they showed in me and for the type of (Vincenzo) Montella's game."

Alonso also admitted that he is focused on claiming a first-team place, although he believes he can learn from current left-back and Fiorentina captain Manuel Pasqual.

"Pasqual? He is a player with many years of experience who can help me a lot, but I hope to play as a regular and I'm not here to be the reserve of anyone," the Spaniard added.

We'll see about that, he may have to be patient but I hope he's made the right choice.

wanderlust wrote:

"I am very happy to be at Fiorentina and I hope to help the team to fight for the first positions," he said as he was presented to the media.

First positions? How many first places does he think they award?

He will look forward to bench warming over there particularly as the do not have reserve teams over there. 
He owed us big time for supporting him through his problems but the mercenary has no conscience and went for the cash.
His defending was woeful which will go down well in a defensive minded competition in Italy. Doubt we'll be seeing him soon in the Champions league!

No he went there for sun, fun & bikini's...... not to mention more money. He's a 22 year old lad.

terenceanne wrote:No he went there for sun, fun & bikini's...... not to mention more money. He's a 22 year old lad.

Agreed, Florence and a big European club or Bolton and the championship? I think he's out of his depth there but can you blame him for wanting to try?

Greed and a total lack of moral fibre a common trait these days. Best rid of him.

I thought i read he was actually paid less to go there.

might be making that up though.