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Fiorentina boss Montella critical of Ljajic

25 August 2013 - 15:14

<strong>Fiorentina head coach Vincenzo Montella has revealed that he has now resigned to Adem Ljajic's departure after failing to convince him to sign a contract extension.</strong>

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The 21 year old Ljajic has been refusing to sign a new contract with the Serie A side and is keen on a move elsewhere amidst interest from AC Milan and Liverpool.&nbsp;<br />

He told the Gazzetta dello Sport: "I'm fed up with this situation.<br />

"Adem has felt he has a point to prove ever since the second half of last season, but it's also true that his colleagues and fans have stuck by him.<br />

"He's received his coach's backing, too.<br />

"I don't have the time or desire to keep waiting, especially because the lad is not happy.<br />

"So from my point of view, a coach's point of view, I'm going to do things my way."<br />

The former Italy international has reiterated that any criticism directed towards him by the fans will not affect his judgement over the Ljajic issue.<br />

He added: "I don't know what the fans will think but it's fair that everyone feels how they want to feel. That goes for both fans and the players.<br />

"Boos and whistles do not have the power to influence clubs, or players."

Written by Prateek Sarkar