New Fiorentina signing Cristiano Zanetti has blasted former club Juventus.

Zanetti's move took fans and Juve players by surprise, but insists he had no other choice.

"Let us not say absurd things, this story needs to be explained properly. I took into account Juve's behaviour towards me and looked around at my options," Zanetti told the Gazzetta dello Sport.

"They never had any intention of renewing my contract and I was the only player there with a year left to run on his deal.

"They lacked respect. I heard Secco saying some things that I really must rebut. He claimed I had asked for a first team place, but I have never in my life requested such a thing.

"My guarantees are hard work on the pitch. Secco said I demanded a three-year contract, which is another absurd lie.

"How could I request a three-year deal when we never even discussed my contract? I didn't speak to Secco at all."