By Anna Italia

Fiorentina made the presentation of former Messina, Milan, Levante, and Cagliari goalkeeper MARCO STORARI on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 as Fiorentina second goalkeeper.

 
                     
  Florence, Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - Fiorentina Sports director Pantaleo Corvino presenting Marco Storari.

"Every time I played at the Artemio Franchi I noticed the passion of fans. I think it is motivating to wear the Fiorentina Jersey. I made many saves against Fiorentina when playing for Cagliari but at the end it worked out fine because Cagliari is safe and Fiorentina is in the Champions League," said Marco Storari.

Storari quit Cagliari to go back to AC Milan only to find that there were 4 goalkeepers, it was just too many and he had to think on his future.  I never agreed with Storari leaving Cagliari even if it was to come back to AC Milan.  Am I contradicting myself? No. 

Here is why.  Storari without a doubt was Cagliari's salvation.  When Storari arrived in Cagliari they were in the last position and most likely they were heading to the Serie B.  Problem is that as said by Storari himself, he wanted to stay in Cagliari  but did not find a common agreement with Cagliari President Cellino. 

In Milan, it was going to be almost impossible for Storari to be considered among the top 2 choices because of seniority and the good season of goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac plus the return of the highest paid goalkeeper in Milan Nelson Dida and the return of Christian Abbiati. Storari needs to play not to join a super club and be on the bench.  I rather see him in another club but playing.

So, Milan who owns Storari's contract made the agreement with Fiorentina to transfer Storari on loan.  Though Storari will be the second goalkeeper because Sebastien Frey is Fiorentina first goalkeeper. At least, Storari will have more chances to play than just warming up the bench in Milan.

On Alberto Gilardino, Storari commented, "I am happy that Gilardino joined Fiorentina because in Milan he did not have much space and I think he could do well. 

I notice lot of sadness on Storari's comments every time he mentioned the experience with Milan.  He has some reason.  "In Milan I made two  good matches against Siena and Livorno, but after they decided to send me to the bench.  It was a good experience but I don't know well why they did not allow me to play more. Here in Fiorentina, objectives are strong. I have always played in teams struggling for salvation, here the objective is more important [the Champions League.]

On Ronaldinho, "Milan reinforced themselves with the incorporation of Ronaldinho but to make a comparison against Fiorentina is still too early.  However, Mutu could do something extra than Ronaldinho."
              

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What do you think of Storari's comments?  Do you think he will make it in Fiorentina, yes, no, and why?