Fiorentina owner Andrea Della Valle says plans for a new stadium are well on track.

The Viola are looking to develop a new 40,000-seater stadium in the city's Mercafir area, at a cost of over €300m.

"We're almost on the home straight," Della Valle assured Viola Channel.

"It will take several months, but the stadium is a key step for us.

"When you see English stadiums it motivates you to pursue projects like this, because we're still a long way behind countries like England and Germany.

"In Italy, Juventus started the process, we're next and then I think it will be Roma's turn.

"I hope it's the first step in a new journey together."