Exclusive: Fiorentina join Bologna in race to sign Dzeko

Originally posted on Football Italia | Last updated Jun 10, 2025 9:50 AM ET

Fiorentina have joined Bologna in the race to sign ex-Roma and Inter star Edin Dzeko.

Sources with direct knowledge of the matter have exclusively informed me that Fiorentina have joined Bologna in the race to sign Dzeko.

Fiorentina join Bologna in Dzeko transfer race

The ex-Inter and Roma star is under contract with Fenerbahce until the end of the month, so he’s available as a free agent.

Bologna have already opened talks with the experienced striker, as I already reported last week.

Pioli is an admirer of Dzeko

Dzeko, however, is a profile that Fiorentina really like, and Stefano Pioli, the leading candidate for the job at the Stadio Franchi, is also an admirer of the 39-year-old forward.

Fiorentina see Dzeko as an ideal backup striker for Moise Kean, and although Bologna have been in talks with the former Manchester City star for several days, Fiorentina remain interested in a deal.

Dzeko scored 107 goals in 268 appearances in Serie A, playing for Inter and Roma.

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

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