Mario Gomez has made it clear why he chose to leave European champion Bayern Munich for Fiorentina.
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The Germany striker believes that by transferring to a smaller club he'll get more playing time and have a better chance of staying in form for next year's World Cup.
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Gomez said at his presentation Monday that "my transfer may seem strange to some people. I had everything in Munich. But here I have the chance to play in view of the World Cup."
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Gomez says new Bayern coach Pep Guardiola recommended Fiorentina to him for the Tuscan club's attacking style developed last season under first year manager Vincenzo Montella.
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Gomez scored 112 goals in 172 games for Bayern across the past four seasons.
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His reported transfer fee is 20 million euros.
I do not think Florentina is the best club for Mario Gomez after leaving Bayern Muncih....It's like moving from grace to grass....