Closed: the summer 2026 window ended without this move.
Luca Lipani to ACF Fiorentina
Last update: 144 days ago
Status and verdict
Did not happen
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
Violanation.com reported on 12 June 2026 that there is interest in signing Luca Lipani from Sassuolo to Fiorentina. The Italian defensive midfielder's contract runs until 2028.
1 article · no first-hand source
What we know
Violanation.com reported on 12 June 2026 that there is interest in signing Luca Lipani from Sassuolo to Fiorentina. The Italian defensive midfielder's contract runs until 2028.
This was the earliest report from the outlet. The source describes the interest as speculative and notes that some observers suggest he could be seen as a successor to Nemanja Matić at the base of midfield. As of the 12 June report, no definitive move or transfer agreement exists. The source only confirms that interest has been expressed and that the player's profile aligns with Fiorentina's need at the defensive midfield position.
Violanation.com, as published on 12 June 2026, provides the current information.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 12 Jun 2026, violanation.com, repeating another outlet.
- No independent source: all 1 identified outlets repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 144 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| violanation.com 12/06/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | My guess is that the Neroverdi see him as Nemanja Matić's successor at the base of midfield because he's got a good combination of size, technical ability, and intelligence out of possession. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
Timeline
- 12 Jun 2026 · violanation.comMy guess is that the Neroverdi see him as Nemanja Matić's successor at the base of midfield because he's got a good combination of size, technical ability, and intelligence out of possession.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
Does ACF Fiorentina need him?
Defensive Midfield: the central midfielders ACF Fiorentina already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current central midfielders (5)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Inao Oulaï | Central Midfield | 20 | — |
| Arthur Atta | Central Midfield | 23 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Cher Ndour | Central Midfield | 22 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Nicolò Fagioli | Central Midfield | 24 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Marco Brescianini | Central Midfield | 26 | 30 Jun 2030 |
Recent signings in this position
- Marco Brescianini (Central Midfield)2026/27 · from Atalanta BC · €10.00m
- Arthur Atta (Central Midfield)2026/27 · from Udinese Calcio · €25.00m
- Christ Inao Oulaï (Central Midfield)2026/27 · from Trabzonspor · €26.00m
- Simon Sohm (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Bologna FC 1909
- Alessandro Bianco (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at PAOK Thessaloniki
- Lorenzo Amatucci (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at UD Las Palmas
- Gino Infantino (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at AA Argentinos Juniors
- Amir Richardson (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at FC Copenhagen
- Jonas Harder (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Calcio Padova
- Lapo Deli (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at FC Empoli
- Nicolò Fagioli (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from Juventus FC · €13.50m
- Marco Brescianini (Central Midfield)2025/26 · on loan from Atalanta BC (€1.00m fee)
- Sofyan Amrabat (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Fenerbahce
- Hans Nicolussi Caviglia (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · on loan from Venezia FC (€1.00m fee)
- Simon Sohm (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from Parma Calcio 1913 · €15.00m
- Alessandro Bianco (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at AC Monza
- Jacopo Fazzini (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from FC Empoli · €9.30m
- Lorenzo Amatucci (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at US Salernitana 1919
- Gino Infantino (Central Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Al-Ain FC
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 12 Jun 2026
- Latest report
- 12 Jun 2026 (143 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2028
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Player profile
- Full name
- Luca Lipani
- Age
- 21
- Agent
- Davide Palombo