Fiorentina seek agreement for Italy U21 international after Empoli relegation

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Peter Young | Last updated Jun 19, 2025 1:51 PM ET

Thursday’s reports confirm that Fiorentina are in talks with Empoli in an attempt to secure a deal for Italy U21 international Jacopo Fazzini, who is in line to leave his current club after their relegation from Serie A at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.

Fiorentina in talks to sign Italy U21 star Fazzini from Empoli

As per Sky Sport Italia, Fiorentina have opened talks with Empoli and are currently seeking an agreement over a transfer fee for Fazzini, who is currently away with Carmine Nunziata’s Italy U21 squad for the European Championships currently taking place in Slovakia.

Fazzini is expected to leave Empoli during the summer transfer window following Empoli’s relegation to Serie B. Roberto D’Aversa’s side finished the 2024-25 campaign in 18th place, missing out on safety by three points.

According to reports from Sky Sport Italia, Fiornetina are hoping to close a deal for Fazzini for a price in the region of €10m plus bonuses.

La Viola are hoping to strike quickly in order to beat the expected competition from a number of unspecified top flight sides.

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

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