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Fiorentina to consider legal action over Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah has been in sparkling form for Fiorentina.
Image: Mohamed Salah has rejected an improved offer from Fiorentina

Fiorentina have confirmed that they are considering legal action against Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah, Sky sources understand.

Salah joined Fiorentina on loan from Chelsea during the January transfer window, a deal which saw Juan Cuadrado move to Stamford Bridge for £26.1m the following month.

Fiorentina believed they would have the option of extending the Egypt international's loan deal by an additional year but after considering the improved offer, Salah said he will be joining another club next season. 

Juan Cuadrado signs for Chelsea (Image courtesy of Chelsea FC)
Image: Chelsea signed Juan Cuadrado for £26.1m in February

In response, Fiorentina said: “We have instructed our lawyers to assess the actions which are necessary to protect the rights of our club.”

The Serie A club believe Salah favours a move to Inter Milan who, according to Sky sources, agreed a fee with Stoke to sell winger Shaqiri, although reports suggest Roma and Juventus are also interested in signing the 23-year-old.

Salah joined Chelsea from Basel for £11m in 2014, but struggled to cement a place in Jose Mourinho's side, making just six league starts for the club. However, he scored six league goals for Fiorentina and three in the Europa League.

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