Former Manchester United defender Lindelof snubs Everton for Fiorentina move

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Sam Wilson | Last updated Aug 27, 2025 5:09 AM ET

Former Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof has rejected a proposal from Premier League side Everton, as reports from Italy claim that the Swedish centre-back has his heart set on a move to Fiorentina.

According to what has been reported by the Corriere dello Sport this morning, the Swede rejected a move to Everton but is still in talks with the Viola over a potential move to Italy.

Lindelof would reportedly like to join former United teammate David De Gea in Florence but would need to accept a considerably reduced salary from the net €6 million per season he was earning in the North of England.

Lindelof backup required if Comuzzo heads to Saudi

Yesterday, news broke that Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal were ready to table a serious offer for Fiorentina’s talented young Italian centre back Pietro Comuzzo.

Simone Inzaghi’s club are prepared to offer Fiorentina €35 million for the highly-rated youngster and whilst reports claim the defender would rather stay in Italy, the Viola would accept offers in that region.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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