Catania star Juan Manuel Vargas is ready to move to a bigger club and could snub Real Madrid in order to join Fiorentina.
The Peruvian has become a firm favourite at the Stadio Massimino since signing from Colon in 2006 and has attracted a host of high-profile suitors.
But while there have been reports in Spain that Vargas has already agreed terms with Real Madrid, Catania President Antonino Pulvirenti is tipping Fiorentina to get their man.
“I think that Vargas has played his last game for us,” he admitted after yesterday’s draw against Roma.
“I can confirm that there are negotiations underway with Fiorentina and Real Madrid.
“I don’t know who he will choose yet, but I hope and believe that he will remain in Italy.”
Naturally a defender, Vargas found the net five times this term and played in 36 of the Elefanti’s 38 Serie A fixtures.
The 24-year-old is expected to fetch a fee in the region of £6m, which Catania will use to strengthen the squad in the hope of avoiding a nail-biting relegation dogfight next term.
