Fiorentina midfielder Riccardo Saponara is delighted for teammate Sofyan Amrabat.

The Morocco international has seen his profile skyrocket as he's helped his nation to the World Cup semifinals.

Saponara said: "I hope Sofyan can go all the way, it seemed utopia at the beginning.

"I am very happy, since he came to Florence he has had ups and downs but has always behaved professionally.

"He is a boy who puts his soul on the field and I am happy that football is paying him back in this way."