Sampdoria: No Fiorentina deal for Cassano

Sampdoria: No Fiorentina deal for Cassano

Published Jan. 31, 2010 2:26 p.m. ET

Sampdoria has denied any dealings with Fiorentina for an eventual loan of forward Antonio Cassano.

Italian media widely reported Saturday that the talented but temperamental striker was set for a five-month loan deal with Fiorentina.

However, Sampdoria issued a statement Sunday on its Web site saying it "denies any dealing for an eventual (loan) of Antonio Cassano to Fiorentina."

The ANSA news agency reported that Cassano apparently changed his mind due to an outpouring of affection from Sampdoria fans and players. He reportedly had already cleared out his locker in the dressing room before changing his stance.

Cassano has clashed with Sampdoria coach Luigi Del Neri lately.

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