Monday, 1st September, 2014
Slovenian midfielder Jasmin Kurtic has revealed he turned down an approach from Leeds United to seal a switch to Fiorentina today.
Kurtic has swapped Sassuolo for Fiorentina, heading to link up with Vincenzo Montella's La Viola on a season-long loan agreement.
Should the midfielder impress with Fiorentina, the Serie A side will have the option to make his switch permanent for a set fee of around €5m.
And Fiorentina beat off interest from English Championship side Leeds to win the race for Kurtic.
"It's a big step forward in my career", he told Ekipa 24.
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"I know it will be hard for me to carve out a place in the first team, but I'm ready to work hard and put myself in the mix.
"Leeds? I knew about their interest, but I could not refuse Fiorentina", the 25-year-old, who has won 18 caps for Slovenia, added.
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