Fiorentina captain German Pezzella reveals he was “tempted” by an offer from Milan this summer, but didn’t want to leave under a cloud.

The two teams face off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview.

“I did receive an offer from Milan this summer, and I was tempted, but I was pushed to continue my experience in Florence because I wanted to cancel out the disappointment of last season,” Pezzella told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Fiorentina captain German Pezzella reveals he was “tempted” by an offer from Milan this summer, but didn’t want to leave under a cloud.

The two teams face off on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview.

“I did receive an offer from Milan this summer, and I was tempted, but I was pushed to continue my experience in Florence because I wanted to cancel out the disappointment of last season,” Pezzella told La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I didn’t want to have my name linked to a sad period for Florence and the Viola fans.”

Fiorentina only avoided relegation on the final day of last term, but things have hardly improved this season for them or Milan.

“I am surprised to see Milan so low down the table, as it doesn’t reflect the quality of the squad. They are struggling, but I wouldn’t call it a crisis.

“We must go to San Siro aiming to win and do it by remaining faithful to our style of football and having fun. I consider Alessio Romagnoli to be the best Italian defender after Giorgio Chiellini.”

The Tuscans reinforced their team this summer with free agent Franck Ribery, who scored his first goal in a 2-2 draw with Atalanta.

“I was a little hesitant when Franck first entered our dressing room, as he has won so much, but he’s been one of us from day one. He taught us to have hunger and to constantly want to improve yourself. He knows how to beat sides like Milan.

“Ribery also raises Federico Chiesa’s game with his movements, helping him to be in the right place at the right time.”

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