Fiorentina hitman Adrian Mutu has sworn lyalty to the Viola amid interest from German outfit Schalke.
The Bundesliga side, who finished third this season and reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League, are reportedly courting the 29-year-old as they prepare for another European campaign.
“I don't know anything about an offer from Schalke,” admitted Mutu. “If Fiorentina have offered me to them I would be most unhappy, but I do not think this is the case.”
The Romanian has been in scintillating form this season, scoring 17 times in Serie A despite several injuries.
His goals were crucial in Fiorentina's UEFA Cup and League campaign, which ended in a semi-final and lucrative fourth place respectively.
“Schalke are a prestigious club,” the former Chelsea striker explained. “But I want to stay in Florence.”
Mutu is about to join his international teammates as they prepare for this summer's European Championship in Austria and Switzerland.
