Surprise deal in Serie A: in the crosshairs of two Italian clubs is Vincenzo Grifo, who also played with the national team jersey. Here is the situation that could be created
He has never played in the Italian league, not even in Serie B – taking Marco Verratti as an example – however, he has worn the Azzurri jersey. Perhaps, at an age no longer so tender, Vincenzo Grifo’s time could also come.
Of clear Italian descent, but born in Germany, Grifo as mentioned has never made his debut in Italy. And never was there a sense that he might make it to play in these parts. As of 2019 he became a Freiburg player where he had also previously played on loan, becoming a flag for that club. In the year just ended he did not do very well, and maybe he too needs a little change of scenery for the last years of his career. Yes, the last years, since he was born in 1993, so he is 31. And he still guarantees at least a couple more seasons on good level.
Series A deal: double track for Grifo
Whoever gets him, and there are two teams in Serie A apparently making inquiries, gets a player who can play in all areas of attack. Grifo’s technical qualities are not in question (as mentioned, he has also tasted the national team jersey), and at that age one is serene that one does not need much of an adjustment period. One is a man, and it takes little to understand what reality one is in.
But where could Grifo go? According to the latest market information, the player has entered the sights of Torino and Fiorentina. Two teams that have good ambitions and that consequently could also convince the player to leave Germany to come to his home country. A track, this one, absolutely to be followed over the coming weeks, with the feeling, as said before, that it could be the right and definitive move.