Fiorentina, The Midnight Coup - Purple wall surrounding Comuzzo. Milan changes its mind.

Florence, August 11, 2025 - AC Milan's sale of Malick Thiaw to Newcastle threatened to have a domino effect that would also overwhelm Fiorentina . Allegri's first name to replace the German defender was Pietro Comuzzo , a talented young Viola player with one Serie A season under his belt. A reliable, up-and-coming Italian, he would have been a safe bet for AC Milan , as would Parma's Leoni, who, however, was valued at a high price.

But Fiorentina has secured Comuzzo . Only irresistible offers—currently nonexistent—could shake the club's defensive position. Commisso is asking around €35 million, a figure that already forced Napoli to back out in January . This is too much for the Rossoneri, who have therefore shifted their attention to Genoa's Koni De Winter : a value of around €20 million plus bonuses, with the possibility of a quick deal.

Meanwhile, Fiorentina's transfer window Sunday passed without any major incidents. From Manchester, Stefano Pioli reiterated the need for a backup for Kean and (perhaps) an alternative to Dodo . While waiting to finalize Mandragora 's future—between a renewal and a possible transfer, a meeting between the parties is expected this week, which could prove decisive—the club is seeking a young striker with similar characteristics to Moise. Contacts with Guingamp for Siwe remain active, and interest in Cesena's Shpendi is also being maintained. It's unlikely Fiorentina will budget a significant sum for Kean's backup while they wait, at least, to sell Beltran permanently. For the right flank, Fiorentina is considering Fortini but hasn't abandoned the idea of Zortea, who is ready to leave Cagliari and is valued at around €10 million. The winger has already stated he's keen on a qualitative leap in his career.

Renewals : In the coming days, there could be progress on Moise Kean 's contract. The parties are trying to narrow the gap on salary, contract duration, and the release clause: the goal is to sign him soon. Once the striker's future is finalized, Viola officials will try to reopen negotiations for Dodo, who still has two years left on his contract, but an early signature would provide security for all parties.

Alessandro Latini