Soccer-Police open investigation after Fiorentina's Vlahovic receives threats

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Fiorentina - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - November 6, 2021 Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic reacts REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

ROME (Reuters) - Italian police have launched an investigation after insulting and threatening banners aimed at Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic appeared on Tuesday amid media reports that he could be set for a move to rivals Juventus.

A series of banners appeared outside Fiorentina’s Artemio Franchi stadium in response to media reports that the 21-year-old Serbian, who is joint-top scorer in Serie A, has agreed a deal with Turin-based club Juve.