Mutu could leave Fiorentina, says agent

Fiorentina striker Adrian Mutu could leave the Serie A club in January, according to the player’s agent.

Mutu is one of Fiorentina’s key players and scored 13 goals in 19 games last season as he and Alberto Gilardino formed one of Serie A’s most formidable partnerships.

However, reports suggest several clubs are considering making an offer for the 30-year-old in the winter transfer market and agent Giovanni Becali believes his client could be tempted.

“Mutu is happy in Florence, where he has a good contract,” Becali said.

“But if an interesting offer arrives in January, for both the player and the club, we will evaluate it together.

“However, now what’s important is that he concludes happily the story with the fine and that he plays at the top level.”

Mutu has had a troubled past few months as he battles against the €17 million fine he has been ordered to pay Chelsea.

There is a glimmer of hope for the Romania international after the fine was temporarily suspended by the Swiss Federal Court. Although delighted at the news, Becali remains cautious.

“Adrian took the news well,” he added.

“But we are only talking about a suspension – not a decision.

“We will see what happens at the end of November, but we are happy for the moment because we weren’t expecting it.”