Fiorentina Star Hopes to Join His Father in Atletico Madrid

DBasia.news – Throughout his career, Fiorentina young player Giovanni Simeone wants to be free from his father’s name, Diego Simeone. Hence, he never felt to be coached by his father who is currently in Atletico Madrid.

Giovanni Simeone’s name stole the spotlight following the impressive performance with Fiorentina throughout the 2017-2018 season. At that time, Simeone scored 14 goals in Serie A. The condition made Giovanni Simeone started to put off the shadow of his father.

Now, many offers come to Fiorentina, trying to recruit the 23-year-old player.

Responding to many offers, Giovanni Simeone revealed his intention to join his father in Atletico Madrid. Simeone wants to feel the leadership of his father.

“At the beginning, my surname weighed on me, but it’s different now. I’m a striker and if I score in a game it’s all about that,” Giovanni Simeone said.

“I hope he can become my coach one day, even if it’s difficult to join a group where the coach is your father.”

“Maybe he’ll be the Argentina coach, why not? Everyone would like that. In my family we all work to achieve the maximum, nothing is impossible,” the Fiorentina striker continued.

Fiorentina recruited Giovanni Simeone from Genoa in 2017. Previously, the career of young Simeone was spent in the Argentina League with River Plate and Banfield.