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Nicolò Fagioli waved at Juventus fans after a MOTM performance for Fiorentina but told Italian media he would ‘not talk’ about his ex-coach Thiago Motta.

The Italian midfielder provided two assists in Fiorentina’s 3-0 victory against his ex-club Juventus on Sunday.

After the final whistle, he celebrated with his new supporters before waving at the away end.

Fagioli joined Fiorentina from Juventus on a permanent deal in February.

Talking to Sky Sport Italia (via Firenzeviola) at the end of the match, the Italian midfielder said: “It was important to win to stay close to the teams ahead of us. We did it, and we’re happy. This team made me feel at home right away. I have to thank everyone. My teammates, the coach, and the club. I feel good here; I’m enjoying myself, and I’m giving my all.”

Juventus are now fifth in the Serie A table, one point below fourth-placed Bologna.

They have lost the last two games, conceding seven goals and scoring none.

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 27: Thiago Motta, Head Coach of Juventus, interacts with his players Danilo and Nicolo Fagioli during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 27, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“I feel sorry because I was there for eleven years, but now the only thing that matters is playing and winning for Fiorentina,” said Fagioli.

“The assists and my performance were great. Overall, we played a fantastic match, the whole team put in a huge effort, and I’m really happy about that.”

Fagioli was asked why Motta and Juventus decided to sell him in the winter transfer window.

“I won’t talk about a coach who is no longer mine,” he said.

“Now I’m at Fiorentina and don’t think about the past.”