The general manager of Fiorentina, Joe Barone, has passed away. The Italian club announced the sad news on its website.
Barone, who would have turned 58 tomorrow, was admitted to the cardiac surgical intensive care unit of the San Raffaele hospital in Milan after feeling ill last Sunday afternoon while in Bergamo for Fiorentina's match against Atalanta. which was then postponed. His condition immediately appeared very serious.
"It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that Fiorentina confirms the loss of one of its figures, a person who has marked the recent history of the club and who will never be forgotten. General Manager Giuseppe Barone passed away today at San Raffaele Hospital in Milano after suddenly falling ill on Sunday.
Rocco Commisso and his family, Daniele Pradè, Nicolas Burdisso, Alessandro Ferrari, Vincenzo Italiano, Cristiano Biraghi and everyone connected with Fiorentina are completely devastated by the terrible loss of a man who showed great professionalism and gave his heart and soul to these colors. He was a precious friend who was always strong in the happiest and most difficult moments.
The entire Viola world sends its heartfelt condolences to Giuseppe's wife Camilla, his children and the entire Barone family during this time of great sorrow," the Fiorentina club announced.