By James Dall Last updated: 25th June 2009
Melo: Happy in Florence
Felipe Melo's spokesman has told skysports.com that the midfielder is settled at Fiorentina despite rumours linking him with a move elsewhere.
Melo has reportedly caught the eye of a number of European clubs after an impressive 2008/09 season at Stadio Artemio Franchi.
The 25-year-old has continued to shine during this summer's Confederations Cup, playing every minute of Brazil's march to the semi-finals.
Rumours continue to link Melo, who signed for the Viola from Almeria last year, with a switch to Premier League side Arsenal.
However, Melo's spokesman, Emiliano Froldi, has explained that the player is content at Fiorentina.
Froldi told skysports.com: "Felipe is playing very well in the Confederations Cup and he had a tremendous season with Fiorentina.
"It's normal that there are rumours about him because of his great performances but the player and his family are very happy in Florence.
"He loves the city and he has a very good relationship with his team-mates, the fans and the club."

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| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 24th November | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| 19:45 | Fiorentina vs Lyon |
| Sunday 29th November | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Inter Milan vs Fiorentina |
| Sunday 6th December | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Fiorentina vs Atalanta |
| Wednesday 9th December | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| 19:45 | Liverpool vs Fiorentina |
| Sunday 13th December | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Chievo vs Fiorentina |
| Saturday 19th December | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 19:45 | Fiorentina vs AC Milan |
| Wednesday 6th January | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Siena vs Fiorentina |
| Sunday 10th January | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Fiorentina vs Bari |
| Sunday 17th January | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Fiorentina vs Bologna |
| Sunday 24th January | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Palermo vs Fiorentina |
| Sunday 31st January | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Cagliari vs Fiorentina |
| Sunday 7th February | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Fiorentina vs Roma |
| Sunday 14th February | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Sampdoria vs Fiorentina |
| Sunday 21st February | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Fiorentina vs Livorno |
| Sunday 28th February | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| 14:00 | Lazio vs Fiorentina |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Saturday 21st November | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Fiorentina 2 - 3 Parma | |
| Sunday 8th November | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Udinese 0 - 1 Fiorentina | |
| Wednesday 4th November | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| Fiorentina 5 - 2 Debrecen | |
| Sunday 1st November | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Fiorentina 3 - 1 Catania | |
| Wednesday 28th October | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Genoa 2 - 1 Fiorentina | |
| Sunday 25th October | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Fiorentina 0 - 1 Napoli | |
| Tuesday 20th October | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| Debrecen 3 - 4 Fiorentina | |
| Saturday 17th October | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Juventus 1 - 1 Fiorentina | |
| Sunday 4th October | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Fiorentina 0 - 0 Lazio | |
| Tuesday 29th September | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| Fiorentina 2 - 0 Liverpool | |
| Saturday 26th September | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Livorno 0 - 1 Fiorentina | |
| Wednesday 23rd September | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Fiorentina 2 - 0 Sampdoria | |
| Sunday 20th September | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Roma 3 - 1 Fiorentina | |
| Wednesday 16th September | |
| UEFA Champions League | |
| Lyon 1 - 0 Fiorentina | |
| Sunday 13th September | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Fiorentina 1 - 0 Cagliari | |
| Sunday 30th August | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Fiorentina 1 - 0 Palermo | |
| Wednesday 26th August | |
| UEFA Champions League Qualifying | |
| Fiorentina 1 - 1 Sporting | |
| Saturday 22nd August | |
| Italy Serie A | |
| Bologna 1 - 1 Fiorentina | |
| Tuesday 18th August | |
| UEFA Champions League Qualifying | |
| Sporting 2 - 2 Fiorentina | |
| Saturday 8th August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Aston Villa 1 - 0 Fiorentina | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | AC Milan | 12 | 22 |
| 5 | Sampdoria | 12 | 21 |
| 6 | Fiorentina | 13 | 21 |
| 7 | Genoa | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Cagliari | 12 | 19 |
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