It has been a strange summer for Riccardo Saponara. The player became a club symbol and leader at Fiorentina after the tragic death of Davide Astori. Before the passing, Saponara was a player who received playing time here and there, but rarely from the start. After, he helped become a protagonist that led the team to five consecutive wins and brought them into contention for a Europa League spot. It is strange to think that the last match against Milan could have been his last official match in the famous viola shirt.
This summer, however, something has broken down with coach Stefano Pioli. He has received very few minutes in the summer friendlies, a time when even players who are not starters receive plenty of minutes. Today, he has not even been called-up for the friendly against Schalke 04 in Germany. He hasn't taken it well and now a sale could arrive. Parma remains a very real option, while Cagliari also like the player. He could even be an objective for Sampdoria, as they are looking for someone to play right behind the striker. It is now up to the player and the club to find a solution that satisfies both. Saponara seems far from Florence, a city that he loved and will love anyway. Despite this, sometimes things in the football world change rapidly.
