Wilfried Gnonto thanks Mancini after the first goal for Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia derby against Pisa
Quick Look
- Wilfried Gnonto scored his first goal with Fiorentina in the Italian Cup derby against Pisa, thanking coach Roberto Mancini for the opportunity in the national team and the Viola club for their trust.
- The winger born in 2003, on loan from Leeds with the right to buy, made his debut for Italy at the age of 18 in 2022, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the history of the national team.
- Fiorentina is now preparing for the match against Napoli, paying attention to the conditions of Atta and Dragusin.
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Why It Matters
Wilfried Gnonto, a winger born in 2003 in Switzerland to parents of Ivorian origins, grew up in football between Zurich and Leeds United before arriving on loan at Fiorentina with the right to buy. He made his debut for the Italian national team at the age of 18 in June 2022 under the guidance of Roberto Mancini, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the history of the Azzurri.
If I play for the first time in the country where I was born and raised it is also thanks to Mister Mancini. Wilfried Gnonto thanks the Italian coach after his first goal with the Fiorentina shirt and in Italian football, in the Coppa Italia derby with Pisa. "I thank the club for the opportunity they are giving me, it is my first experience in Italy, I hope to repay the trust" - added the winger born in 2003, parents of Ivorian origins, fresh from adventures in Zurich and Leeds from which he arrived in Florence on loan with the right to buy - "The goal is not a signal for anyone, now I want to do well with my club to perhaps send other signals".
With his debut for Italy in June 2022, at the age of 18 and a few days, in the Nations League against Germany and the goal scored in the return match at the Germans' home, Gnonto is the youngest goalscorer in the history of the national team: it was Roberto Mancini himself who made him debut despite the player not having played even a minute in Serie A. "I haven't suffered from not having been recalled by Italy in recent years even if this is my country" - he said as he introduced himself at Viola Park - "I haven't I was in a hurry, I grew a lot abroad, especially as a man. But when Fiorentina called me I immediately said yes" - smiled Gnonto - "I think I won't lose it".
After qualifying for the round of 16 of the Italian Cup, Fiorentina is preparing for Sunday's match at the Franchi against Napoli: Paolo Vanoli expects to have Atta back at his disposal, who was spared in the Italian Cup to allow him to carry out personalized work, while Dragusin, who left early due to a muscle strain, is under examination.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Gnonto will score more goals and provide assists in the next league matches with Fiorentina
Likely · Within weeks
Fiorentina will manage to get through the Italian Cup round against Napoli
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- Will Gnonto be able to confirm himself as a permanent starter in Fiorentina?
- Will Leeds exercise their right to buy at the end of the season?
- When will Dragusin fully recover from muscle fatigue?
