Stevan Jovetić, AEL Limassol striker with experience in Serie A, confirmed that he had rejected Juventus' offer several times for reasons related to his passion for Fiorentina. In his interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport he recalled that, when Juventus contacted him, he said "no, thanks", and that a couple of years later he would have done the same with the Florentines, although Inter had already been looking for him in that period. The player also underlined how his talent scout, Corvino, had also been involved in the negotiations with Lecce during the summer, but that the negotiations stopped when president Pantaleo left.
In recounting his time in Florence, Jovetić spoke of Prandelli as "a football dad" who told him his time would come. He recalled the special nights spent together, especially during the Champions League, and cited the relationship with Mihajlovic, who would contact him when he was injured to reassure him of his stronger return. On the contrary, he expressed disappointment with the relationship with the then coach Montella, who removed him from the team only because he had decided to leave Fiorentina at the end of the year, stating that he would honor the team until the end.
Jovetić also clarified that his decision to reject Juventus was not motivated by economic issues, but rather by his love for Fiorentina and the desire to remain loyal to the club. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity given to him by Fiorentina and reiterated that his bond with the team remains solid. The striker asked not to be misunderstood, as his choice was a personal choice and not a career decision based on external interests.
The player, now in Greece, closed the interview with thanks to the Gazzetta and his fans, promising to continue giving his best for his current team. His story demonstrates how athletes' career decisions can be influenced by emotional bonds and relationships with coaches and clubs. With the current season, AEL Limassol will be able to count on a striker with international experience and a past in Serie A, while Fiorentina will always remain in the memory of a player who chose to remain faithful to his values.