On Tuesday the Fiorentina academy players, from U14s to U19s, were given a special welcome when they arrived for their afternoon training session.

Dodo, Pablo Mari, Cher Ndour and Nicolo Zaniolo met with the young Viola players to get to know them better and wish them all the best for the end of the season.

The meeting sums up what Viola Park is all about: a home for all Fiorentina players, male and female, young and old, with lots of pitches and different teams; a place where young footballers can be inspired by their idols in the senior squad, and where the Serie A players can be encouraged and feel a sense of responsibility to set a good example for those dreaming of one day making it in the professional game.