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Fiorentina’s summer rebuilding began in July 2025 with a €62 million release clause for striker Moise Kean and a €40 million offer from Como, while targeting players such as Matías Soulé, Manu Koné and Franco Mastantuono. By late July the club explored replacements for Kean, linking Artem Dovbyk and Mateo Pellegrino, and considered off‑loading Roberto Piccoli for additional funds. In the 2026 window the team faced higher prices for wingers and competition from clubs like Chelsea, stalling moves for prospects such as Alajbegović. A coaching change installed Paolo Vanoli, whose rotation helped Fiorentina secure Conference League wins over Sigma Olomouce (2‑0) and Rapid Vienna (3‑0) and narrow defeats to Mainz (1‑2) and AEK Athens (0‑1). Vanoli and the board hoped a European run could offset market constraints. A further shift occurred Following Fabio Grosso’s appointment in July 2026 when former defender Fabio Grosso was appointed head coach. Grosso named goalkeeper 2026, Fiorentina’s rebuild accelerated. The coach confirmed David De Gea captain, trialed a 4‑3‑4 formation in as captain and used a pre‑season friendly against QPR, versus QPR to trial new shapes, shifting from a 4‑1‑4‑1 to a 4‑3‑3 and signalled giving Brescianini a chance at left‑back. A new transfer policy that eschews rules out loaning out key players. Negotiations are ongoing to send core players while negotiations move forward for defender Matías Moreno Moreno’s permanent move to Venezia and to secure a loan‑with‑option‑to‑buy for Pietro Comuzzo with from Torino. Discussions about Kean’s on striker Moise Kean continue, with the board weighing a contract extension versus against interest from Napoli and Al‑Ahli. Reports from former player Sauro Fattori and agent Eugenio Ascari highlight a possible sale shortage of quality wingers beyond Gudmundsson and anticipate three departures. Potential targets include Koleosho and Cancellieri for the flanks, with Solomon also continue. Grosso’s aim mentioned as a wing option. With Romelu Kean’s future uncertain, Pinamonti is being considered as a backup striker. The transfer window therefore centres on shoring up the attack and securing depth for Serie A and the UEFA Conference League. Grosso’s objectives remain to solidify cement squad leadership, refine tactics, and improve Fiorentina’s chances in Serie A and a deep push Fiorentina deeper into the Conference League run. while navigating a constrained market.