Yacine Adli spoke at the press conference introducing him as a new Fiorentina player following his loan move, which cost 1.5 million euros, with an option to buy set at 10.5 million euros plus 10% on any future resale.
Here are his statements, including those about Milan...
"At the beginning of the transfer window, the directors told me they needed to sell me, and in my mind, I was ready to leave. I had the opportunity to come here to Florence, to a super ambitious project, and I immediately liked the idea. It was easy for me, seeing everything that is put into the project. I had no doubts. Am I like Saelemaekers and De Ketelaere? I don’t know if it always works out, but I want to work well. I want the best for Milan, but now I’m in Florence, and I’m working only for myself and not thinking about how I might have deserved more. I want to give 100% for Fiorentina and myself."
Regarding leadership and his role on the field, Yacine Adli said:
"It comes naturally for me to be a locker room leader, and even here, I immediately felt great. I will try in my own way to help, both on and off the field: I live for my team and my teammates, and if I can add something, I will. I like to play football, that’s all, and I’ve played many positions on the field. I’m trained as a midfielder and see myself fitting well in the middle two, but I can play wherever the coach and team need me."
Yacine Adli concluded:
"With Pioli, I worked a lot on the defensive phase... but I still need to grow in this aspect, giving more. I need to be physically ready as well, but I feel good. Pioli? Yes, I talked a bit with him and also with his staff. They always spoke highly of this club, the city, and the environment. I was immediately convinced and ready to come to Florence, there was no need to be persuaded. For me or anyone. I’m super happy to be here, and celebrating a goal is always great, but what matters to me is celebrating victories."
