Former Fiorentina president Vittorio Cecchi Gori has had a dig at Dusan Vlahovic.
Juventus striker Vlahovic was back in Florence last night for their 1-0 first-leg Coppa Italia semifinal win.
Cecchi Gori's father Mario bought Fiorentina in 1990, just after Roberto Baggio's controversial move to Juventus.
“He [Baggio] had just been sold by the Pontello family," Cecchi Gori told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“He had a strong bond do Florence. We had dinner together once and he told me: 'How can I go to Juventus?' in the end he did well. His rapport with Fiorentina fans didn't collapse because of that scarf he picked up on his return to Florence."
He continued: “Vlahovic left only a few weeks ago, so timing is not helpful.
“It was a matter of money, he wanted to join a team that would offer him a higher salary. Juventus fight for the Serie A title and European cups every season and could meet his desires.
“Vlahovic is not Baggio. He is a good player and his real value will emerge in the most difficult games."
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