Erlando Pecci, former Fiorentina director, confirmed to Corriere Fiorentino that Nicolò Fagioli has been accepted by the club and that he can play together with the young Ivoirian midfielder Oulai. According to Pecci, Fagioli is a "fundamental player for those who have those tasks" and does not hide, but asks for the ball, demonstrating that he enjoys the trust of his teammates. The former midfielder underlined that Fiorentina has recognized Fagioli's value and that his role as director is now consolidated.
Pecci then compared Fagioli's trajectory with that of Calafiori, recalling that the latter blossomed later than expected. “Fagioli is no longer a promise, but a player who has shown he can make a difference,” he said. The former player expressed caution regarding Oulai, who is only 20 years old and is not yet considered a top player. Oulai said he looks to Yaya Touré as a role model, but Pecci noted that the Ivorian has a "strong geometric sense" and can integrate well with Fagioli.
Fiorentina therefore accepted Fagioli and included him in the team, with the prospect of exploiting his experience and his role as director. Oulai, although still developing, could find a place in the lineup thanks to his vision of the game and ability to connect the attacking phases. The Fiorentina coach expressed confidence in the combination of these two players, predicting that their collaboration could help improve the effectiveness of the midfield.
In summary, Fiorentina has decided to trust Nicolò Fagioli, recognizing him as a key element of the midfield, and to allow him to play with Oulai, a young talent with potential but still growing. The objective is to consolidate the midfield structure and exploit the synergy between Fagioli's experience and Oulai's vision of the game. The next step will be to see how this collaboration will develop in the next Serie A matches.