Yesterday evening, Fiorentina sporting director Pantaleo Corvino
announced that an official bid from the Giallorossi had been lodged
for the Romanian, an offer believed to be in the region of
€20m.
The Italian press firmly believe that Mutu will make the move, and
Roma have now confirmed that they have indeed tabled an
offer.
“With reference to the news printed yesterday, Roma would like to
confirm that they have made an offer for the full rights to Mutu,”
reads a club statement.
"We are waiting to hear Fiorentina’s decision and reserve the right
to release any further details when we choose.”
Mutu took part in training with his Viola team-mates today, and
once the session is over he will hold key talks with his current
employers over his future.
It is expected that the 29-year-old will tell the club’s leadership
that he wants to join Roma, a stance that should facilitate the
transfer.
Fiorentina, who earlier today were linked with Inter striker
Adriano, are now being associated with Antonio Di Natale, Goran
Pandev and Alessandro Rosina as a possible replacement for
Mutu.