Amauri close to Viola, medical tomorrow

Juventus striker Amauri has revealed he is going to travel to Florence tomorrow (Tuesday). The purpose of the trip is the final deal on his move to Fiorentina. “I will have a medical and then I’ll be available”, said the Brazil-born Italy player to Radio blu, a Florentine radio.

“There were no problems and there was no interest from AC Milan – Amauri said -. Many former team-mates have spoken well about Delio Rossi, he’s a hard worker and I want to work. I cannot wait to start.”

Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira, known as Amauri, was born 3 June 1980. He was trailed in Brazil, then arrived in Swiss Nationlega B (Bellizona) and finally in Italy. He joined Parma, Napoli, Piacenza, Empoli, Messina, Chievo, Palermo, Juventus (Parma loan). 

Amauri is married to fellow Brazilian Cynthia. They have a daughter, Cindy, and a son, Hugo Leonardo.  Amauri received his Italian citizenship on 2010.