Robin Gosens scored on his debut for Fiorentina, however reveals he was ‘in a state of shock’ when the deadline day switch was being pushed by way of from Union Berlin. ‘I felt responsible.’
This represented a return to Serie A for the Germany worldwide, who had been in Italy from 2017 for Atalanta, transferring to Inter in January 2022 and leaving for Union Berlin in the summertime of 2023.
He was linked with a number of sides within the Italian high flight, however it was Fiorentina who secured a deal on the final day of buying and selling.
“Earlier than signing for Fiorentina, I used to be in a state of shock,” Gosens instructed Copa TS podcast.
“I ought to’ve been on the stadium, however as a substitute I used to be on the point of journey to Florence. I didn’t get there in time, so the paperwork had been despatched forward and I had signal them just about. In the meantime, the followers had been arriving on the stadium for the Union Berlin match.
“It was an absurd scenario and extremely uncomfortable for me. I knew full properly what issues this was creating for the workforce. I felt responsible, as a result of it would appear to be I used to be solely fascinated by myself, however I didn’t wish to abandon the workforce. On a rational degree, although, I knew that I might settle for the Fiorentina supply, even when it had arrived two weeks earlier. Even when it was troublesome, it was nonetheless the appropriate transfer for me and my household.”
Gosens from Union Berlin to Fiorentina hero in 36 hours
To make the scenario much more disconcerting for the participant, inside 36 hours he was not simply on the pitch for Fiorentina, however thrown straight into the beginning XI for the Serie A match in opposition to Monza, scoring the aim for 2-2.
“The morning of August 30, I went to the stadium for the warm-up and was instructed that I might play that evening in opposition to St. Pauli. I used to be not even pondering of a switch. Fiorentina had made a suggestion 10 days earlier, however the membership was not at these situations, so I used to be prepared to stay at Union Berlin.
“Following the afternoon nap, I woke to see a listing of missed calls from my agent. He stated Fiorentina had accepted the situations and there have been 4 hours to go earlier than the sport. I didn’t know what to do. All of it occurred so quick,” concluded Gosens.
On September 1, Gosens began for the Viola and accomplished their comeback from 2-0 down to attract 2-2 with Monza deep into stoppages.
