Fiorentina targets Mateo Pellegrino as possible successor to Moise Kean

Fiorentina is actively scouting Argentine striker Mateo Pellegrino as a potential replacement for Moise Kean. The 24‑year‑old, 1.92 m centre‑forward currently plays for Parma and is praised for his aerial strength, left‑footed finishing and physical presence. He is the son of former defender and coach Mauricio Pellegrino and has progressed through youth systems in Spain, Italy and Argentina, scoring 12 goals in 39 appearances for Platense before joining Parma in January 2025.

Club officials see Pellegrino as a modern target man who can protect the ball, win aerial duels and provide a reliable focal point in the penalty area. His price is reported to be around €20 million, and interest from Premier League clubs could spark a bidding war. The move is linked to uncertainty over Kean’s future, with the striker’s possible summer exit prompting Fiorentina to prepare a replacement.

Speculation was reported by Corriere dello Sport and other Italian media, highlighting the club’s intent to secure the player before the transfer window closes.