Fiorentina hand Nzola to Pisa in new loan agreement

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated Aug 7, 2025 12:11 PM ET

Fiorentina have officially sent striker M’Bala Nzola to Serie A newcomers Pisa on loan with an option to buy and a counter-option.

The centre-forward will celebrate his 29^th birthday later this month and spent last season on loan in France with RC Lens, where he scored six goals in 21 Ligue 1 appearances.

A statement from both clubs confirmed the transfer today, which is on loan with an option to buy, but Fiorentina also retain a counter-option in case they want to bring him back to base next summer.

Nzola back in Serie A for Pisa

It is believed to be a €1m loan fee with option to buy for a further €5-6m.

The Angola international spent most of his career in Italy with Virtus Francavilla, Carpi, Trapani and Spezia until the €12.6m plus add-ons transfer to Fiorentina in 2023.

There had also been interest from other clubs this summer, including Brazilian team Flamengo, but Nzola opted to continue his Serie A experience at Pisa.

It is a very short distance from Florence to Pisa, so he will effectively feel at home under the guidance of new coach Alberto Gilardino.

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

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