 The injury occurred two days before his official transfer deal to Fiorentina had been finalised, and it seriously threatened his career, at age 18.Although several team doctors feared he would not play again, Fiorentina retained their faith in him, agreeing to commit to the transfer as well as fund the required surgery, one of many reasons for Baggio's attachment to the club.Fiorentina purchased Baggio in 1985 for £1.5 million.