ACF Fiorentina extends contract with midfielder Milan Badelj

Midfielder Milan Badelj has signed a two-year contract extension with ACF Fiorentina, the club announced on Monday.

The 33-year-old Croatian international has been with Fiorentina since 2014 and has made over 200 appearances for the club. He has been a key player for Fiorentina in recent seasons, helping the team to a seventh-place finish in Serie A last season.

Badelj is a defensive midfielder who is known for his tackling, passing, and ability to read the game. He is also a set-piece specialist and has scored several goals for Fiorentina from free kicks and penalties.

Badelj's contract extension is a boost for Fiorentina, who are looking to build on their success last season. The club has already signed several new players this summer, including midfielder Sofyan Amrabat and forward Aleksandr Kokorin.

Fiorentina will be hoping that Badelj can continue to be a key player for the team in the coming seasons. He is a valuable asset both on and off the pitch, and his experience will be invaluable to the younger players in the squad.

Badelj's contract extension is a sign of Fiorentina's ambition. The club is looking to challenge for a place in the top four in Serie A next season, and Badelj is one of the players who can help them achieve that goal.