Mateo Pellegrino, a 25-year-old Argentinian centre-forward for Fiorentina, commented on past interest from Juventus, who had sought him in the summer. In response to a question about whether this made the match against them a special occasion, Pellegrino explained that the fans made the game's significance clear from the moment the team arrived at the stadium. He also noted the different atmosphere in the city. Pellegrino joined Fiorentina in August 2026, and his contract is valid until 2031. Besides Juventus, several Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace, Brentford, and Everton, were also linked with him. His current valuation, according to Transfermarkt, is €22.00M.