FIORENTINA ultras put up some sickening banners with a hostile message towards former player Dusan Vlahovic ahead of tonight's game with Juventus.
Vlahovic enjoyed tremendous success with the Viola during his four-year stint at the Artemio Franchi as he amassed a total of 49 goals and eights assists in 108 appearances.
The striker attracted immense interest from some of Europe's biggest hitters, such as Arsenal, during the January transfer window but ultimately joined rivals Juventus for £62million.
There is an intense rivalry between the two clubs that stems from a bitter history, which involves national matters, and any player who switches sides is usually branded a "traitor".
The Serbia international is set to return to the place that made him famous as Juve will lock horns with Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia semi-finals.
That led to some yobs putting up banners outside their stadium – after finding out they will face each other last month – that included threats and xenophobic remarks.
One sickening sign read: "Your guards won't save your life. G***y, you're finished."
Another stated: "Respect is not earned with goals. S**t hump."
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Fiorentina released an official statement insisting these banners don't represent them.
The club stated: "Things like that are not part of our history or culture."
Vlahovic has hit the ground running at Juventus as he scored on his debut last month against Hellas Verona.
The 22-year-old has already registered a total of four goals and one assist in six matches across all competitions for the Bianconeri.
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