Gabriel Batistuta to return to Fiorentina for legends match

Fiorentina has announced that Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta will return to the Artemio Franchi stadium to participate in a special legends match. The event is scheduled for September 2 and will feature a contest between the Fiorentina All Stars and the Operazione Nostalgia Legends.

The match serves as part of the celebrations for the club's centenary, which officially falls on August 29. Batistuta, a legendary figure for the club during the 1990s and early 2000s, released a video message inviting fans to attend the celebration. This marks a return to the pitch for the former striker, who previously participated in a similar testimonial event in 2025.