The agent of Fiorentina midfielder Riccardo Montolivo has welcomed news Pantaleo Corvino is leaving the club.

Its been announced the sports director will leave after seven years with the Viola.

"After this news, all sane-minded people should get out the champagne," declared agent Carlo Pallavicino on Radio Blu.

"A new era begins for Fiorentina and they can finally start to bring in players without exclusions. Too many mistakes have been made, especially as the Della Valle brothers put their money on the wrong horse.

"We have shaken off a problem that had been afflicting Fiorentina for years. I am very optimistic about the future, as the Della Valle brothers will become fond of the Viola again.

"As of tonight, it is a free nation. We must not let this club fall away."