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Felipe Melo Departure Would Be A Big Loss For Fiorentina - Marco Donadel

Fiorentina's young midfielder thinks his teammates departure would be a major loss for the team...

Jul 4, 2009 9:29:39 PM

Donadel, Fiorentina-Palermo (Foto Grazia Neri)

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After confirming his good form with Fiorentina last season at the Confederations Cup with Brazil, midfielder Felipe Melo has become a transfer target for a number of big clubs, with Juventus and Arsenal the primary candidates for his signature.

His team mate Marco Donadel believes that if the 25-year-old does leave, it will be a big loss for the Viola.

"If Melo leaves, it will be a bad blow for us," he said to Sky Sport 24.

"Fiorentina would lose a lot from the physical point of view in the middle of the pitch. Having many good players up front, we need a physically strong defensive midfielder like Melo.

"However, everyone has their desires, in four years I have seen many players come and leave.

"If Felipe joins Juventus? It would be strange to see him with the Bianconeri, but I don't want to judge anyone."

Danilo Pochini, Goal.com