Fiorentina, The Midnight Coup - Kean, last few hours in suspense. Then the other transfer market begins.

Florence, July 15, 2025 - Moise Kean 's smile brightened yesterday at Fiorentina . Happy to be reunited with his teammates and determined to make himself available to Stefano Pioli , the striker began his "version 2.0" with a positive attitude, awaiting the final day to potentially activate his €52 million release clause. The day passed without any transfer market shocks: the sirens finally died down and the competition suddenly vanished. Only a final-day surprise could jeopardize Fiorentina's plans, even though the club handled the entire situation with relative calm. This balance is also ensured by negotiations for Kean's contract renewal, which have been ongoing for some time and are now nearing completion. The striker is ready to sign an agreement that will guarantee him double his salary, around €4 million per season—a figure previously achieved only by Ribery under Commisso .

With Kean 's permanence now likely and Dodo 's (who also appeared to be smiling during his medical) equally likely, Fiorentina considers themselves 75-80% complete. However, a few pieces remain to be filled: first and foremost, a backup for Dodô, with Pablo Maffeo still in the mix (though Zortea is also being monitored, who would be more than just a replacement for the Brazilian), and above all, a playmaker to place in front of the defense, a role for which a renewed attack on Bernabé is not ruled out.

Meanwhile, Rolando Mandragora 's contract renewal will also need to be finalized, with the meeting postponed to this week and the prospect of an extension until 2028, with a corresponding salary adjustment, looking promising. At that point, barring any transfer opportunities, the midfield could be considered a done deal, although much will depend on Pioli's assessment of Richardson and Ndour , who are ready to play their chances during the training camp. Barak , who has been working hard for weeks with renewed confidence, could also be back to full fitness in midfield.

Attention will then shift to outgoing players. This is far from an easy task: currently, the offers are mostly for loans, while the club is still hoping for a few permanent transfers. Among the departures, the hottest names remain Nzola (he has an offer from Saudi Arabia but wants to stay in Europe) and Ikoné , although the closest to leaving seems to be Valentini, still on Hellas Verona's radar.