Luca Toni has refuted claims Fiorentina bolstered his salary in
the summer to keep him in at the Artemio Franchi.
The 29-year-old Italian ace denied rumours he was offered a cash
boost to stay in Florence rather than accept the lure of
Internazionale.
"There are some that say to remain here they offered me a lot of
money. It is not true," Toni told Gazzetta dello Sport.
"Diego Della Valle told me that I had to stay to give my help, that
this would be a difficult year, so here I am."
Toni's deal with Viola expires in two years, but the striker has
already indicated he wants to spend the rest of his career with the
Tuscan club.
The club have also confirmed they are prepared to extend his
current deal beyond 2009.
"There aren't problems. We will begin talks soon," he added.