Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva admits he came close to joining Fiorentina at the end of last season.
After their Champions League defeat last night, Lucas revealed: "I can confirm that I was very close to moving to Tuscany, but then nothing has happened. I do not know why.
"The Fiorentina I saw today was a strong team, especially in midfield. We could not stop them. In the second half we tried to attack but we were unlucky. At this point we have to win against Lyon."
