"This is the second time I leave Fiorentina. The first time due to the wishes of others, today due to my own decision. My decision is dictated by the enormous responsibility that I have first of all for the players and for the club, but not least for the respect that I owe to the Fiorentina fans."
In an open letter published on the Viola website, Cesare Prandelli explains the reasons for his departure. "At this moment in my life, I find myself in an absurd state of discomfort that prevents me from being who I am," he writes. "I'm aware that my coaching career could end here, but I have no regrets. This world I've been a part of my entire life is probably no longer for me, and I no longer recognize myself in it. I've certainly changed, and the world is moving faster than I thought. That's why I believe the time has come to stop being carried away by this speed and to stop and rediscover who I truly am."
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I undertook this new experience with joy and love, also driven by the enthusiasm of the new ownership. And it is probably too much love for the city, for the memory of the beautiful moments of sport that I experienced there that I was blind to the first signs that something was wrong, something was not exactly in its place inside me". Prandelli explains: "My decision is dictated by the enormous responsibility that I have first of all for the players and for the club, but not least for the respect that I owe to the fans of the Fiorentina. Whoever goes on the pitch at this level undoubtedly has a specific talent, whoever has talent is sensitive and I would never want my discomfort to be perceived and affect the team's performance".
The Sardinian coach tells how he came to the decision: “In these months a shadow has grown inside me that has also changed my way of seeing things. I came here to give 100%, but as soon as I had the feeling that this was no longer possible, for the good of all I decided to take this step back”. Finally, the thanks. “I thank Rocco Commisso and all his wonderful family, Joe Barone and Daniele Pradè, always close to me and the team, but above all I thank Florence who I know will be able to understand”.
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