The Italy U21 international grew up in the Fiorentina academy, leading the Primavera to a couple Coppe Italia and a Supercoppa, but never made the jump to the senior side and moved to Verona for ...

Former Fiorentina coach ... striker Dusan Vlahovic and Gabriel Batitsuta. Ranieri says he rates highly the former Viola striker, but doesn't believe he's at Batistuta's level.

Legendary Argentine forward Gabriel ... by playing,” Batistuta said. “For me, Leo is the best in the world today, but ...

Gabriel Omar Batistuta ... netting 19 goals. In 1991, Batistuta made a significant move to Italy’s Serie A, joining Fiorentina. Over nine seasons, he became an icon in Florence, amassing 168 goals in ...