An intense year for his first one in Italy. 14 goals that made him one of the best talents and that convinced Corvino to spend 15m +3 of bonuses. Giovanni Simeone is now ready to return in Genova, at the Marassi stadium where everything began. He'll do so with the Viola jersey on and with the dream of playing in Europe, especially after he scored a hat trick against Napoli: "I was very moved, but I already have to think about the future starting from Sunday's game".
13 goals this season, his personal record has been beaten and same number of goals Batistuta scored in his first year in Firenze: "In Genova, it's been a great experience - has he told Secolo XIX -, I've grown a lot and I won't ever forget the affection the city and the club have had for me. It's been an important thing as it was my first experience out of Argentina. I'm now happy for this season even if it wasn't easy under a lot of aspects".
Three crucial points for Pioli's team, as they can't lose filed over Atalanta, Sampdoria and Milan: "It's a very important game for Fiorentina, we're in the Europe spots race and won't give up. If one of my goals could help it'd be important. Would I celebrate it? You'll see...".
Another ex from the other side of the pitch, who's still loved too. Giuseppe Rossi. His three goals against Juve in 2013 his best memory: "He's a great footballer, it would be a pleasure to meet him. Pepito has done great things everywhere he's played and is still loved a lot in Firenze. If he didn't have such bad lucks with all his injuries, he still would probably be among the best in the world".
The full interview is in today's Il Secolo XIX
