Spurs Sanction Defender’s Exit
Radu Dragusin will travel from London early next week to undergo his medical at Fiorentina, confirming his departure from Tottenham Hotspur. The Romanian defender specifically requested the move, wanting to return to Serie A after a frustrating spell in North London.
Tottenham will receive a £16.5 million package overall, combining a loan fee, a buy obligation clause, and salary coverage running until June. That structure allows Spurs to recoup solid value while easing their own wage bill.
Dragusin’s time at Tottenham never quite recovered momentum after a serious ACL injury disrupted his progress last season. Signed from Genoa for an initial €25 million in January 2024, he struggled to dislodge Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven from the starting lineup.
Fiorentina, however, have long admired the 24-year-old, tracking his situation closely for several months. Their interest intensified once Serie A survival became secure, giving them the financial confidence to pursue a defender already familiar with Italian football. Given Dragusin previously impressed during his time at Genoa, the adjustment period in Italy should prove minimal.
A Deal That Suits Both Sides
For Tottenham, the exit represents a pragmatic resolution to a situation that had dragged on for months. Multiple Serie A clubs, including Roma, Juventus and AC Milan, had shown interest earlier in the year, yet nothing materialised until Fiorentina stepped forward with concrete terms.
Spurs accepted the offer readily, recognising Dragusin’s clear preference to leave and eager to free up space and resources in defence. Fabio Paratici, now working as Fiorentina’s Head of Football after his previous role at Tottenham, played a key part in accelerating discussions between the two clubs.
His existing relationship with Spurs made negotiations considerably smoother than they might otherwise have been. For Dragusin, the move offers a genuine fresh start, alongside familiar surroundings and a league where he previously thrived before his big move to England.
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