Fiorentina close in on Botafogo defender

Date: 16th July 2015 at 12:53pm
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Fiorentina have reached an agreement with Brazilian side Botafogo for the transfer of defender Gilberto.

La Viola are in the market for a new right-back as they look to assemble a squad worthy of challenging for a Champions League spot, as well as competing in the Europe League this season. New coach Paulo Sousa is set to make his first foray into the transfer market with the purchase of 22-year-old Gilberto.

Sport Italia has reported that Fiorentina have agreed a deal in principal with the Brazilian Serie B club for the player, although the move has not yet been finalised.

Fiorentina, meanwhile, are also set to sell Luca Bittante to Empoli. The Italian left-back had spent the last three seasons at Avellino in a co-ownership deal, but now he will be allowed to leave on a permanent deal.

 

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