Fiorentina sign
Richards ends his 12 year stay at Man City by signing with Fiorentina on a season long loan deal. The Italian side have paid £3.5 million for the defender but will rise to £4.7 million if they make it a permanent deal. The versatile defender has been City’s longest-serving player.
It’s been a frustrating two years at Manchester City. It’s my club and I’ve given blood, sweat and tears for them. When you find yourself not playing, it’s hard.
Roma 2-0 Fiorentina
Roma beats Fiorentina by 2 goals. Radja Nainggolan puts his side ahead in the 28th minute, when he smashes a rebound of the keeper’s spilled ball into the net. New signings Ashley Cole, Juan Iturbe and Davide Astori debut for Roma, while their losing opponents add Joshua Brillante. Roma continue psressing hard and in the 90th minute, Yao Gervinho seals the lead by holding off the defender, rounding the keeper and stroking a goal in.