Fiorentina pursues youth-led rebuild and Mateo Pellegrino deal

Fiorentina is undergoing a significant squad overhaul under new manager Fabio Grosso and sporting director Fabio Paratici. The club is pursuing a ‘green line’ strategy, focusing on young talent with an average age of 21.5 for new signings. Key arrivals include 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono from Real Madrid and defender Valdepenas.

In the transfer market, Fiorentina is heavily pursuing Parma striker Mateo Pellegrino. Reports suggest a deal worth approximately €30 million, structured as a loan with an obligation to buy, contingent on the departure of Roberto Piccoli. Meanwhile, the club is also monitoring midfielder Kristian Thorstvedt and managing the future of Nicolò Fagioli, who remains a central figure but attracts interest from Premier League clubs with a reported €30 million valuation.

On the pitch, Fiorentina is preparing for a Coppa Italia clash against Benevento at the Franchi stadium. Benevento enters the match following a 5-3 victory over Ravenna.

Separately, Juventus is active in the market, seeking a versatile forward. The club is in discussions with Manchester United regarding Joshua Zirkzee, though the deal's complexity depends on the potential sale of Jonathan David to balance the wage bill.