A former Aston Villa player has denied any physical aggression after an altercation reported as a team of less than 20 years of Rome.
With the summer transfer window soon underway and tensions are lengthening after the 2024/25 season concluded at the Premier League Sunday, a field incident has attracted significant attention to Italy.
Nicolo Zaniolo, currently on loan to Fiorentina de Galatasaray, was assumed that he had entered the dressing room of the Spring Esparela in Rome after the defeat 2-1 Monday.
According to a club statement, “It is said that the player entered the dressing room … and showed a provocative behavior … Two players from the spring squad were physically assaulted.”
Since then, the 25 -year -old has denied the most serious allegations Instagram To clarify his side of the story.
“I went with the sole intention of giving a positive message” he said.
“Unfortunately, I verbally caused me a boy and, by mistake, I lost the temperament. However … there was no physically aggressive behavior.”
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International Italy added: “I want to apologize -from the bottom of the heart … I know I have reacted badly and I take responsibility.”
Zaniolo, who made 39 appearances for the side of Unai Emery in the 2023/24 campaign and insists that he had Does not regret representing the clubHe had joined Fiorentina to try to reign his international hopes before a possible return to the national workforce.
It was Desperate to play Italian football againAlthough this incident, however, can complicate this international ambition.
According to the Independent IrishThere is currently no confirmation of disciplinary action, but the situation is being controlled closely.
Zaniolo’s loans in Florence had been successful, though if the latter controversy affects Fiorentina’s willingness to carry out a permanent agreement.