€18m Beto Fiorentina transfer unlocked as Zirkzee declines proposal
Fiorentina have struck a permanent transfer agreement with Everton to sign striker Beto for a fee ranging between €17 and €18 million. The deal moves forward after target Joshua Zirkzee declined an offer from the club, prompting an immediate shift in the Italian side’s recruitment plans.
Beto operates primarily as a central striker, bringing a physical presence to the frontline. The forward has been cleared to undergo medical tests in Italy.
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clubJuventus emerged as competing suitors for alternative attacking targets, while Fiorentina moved quickly to secure their primary available option. The swift pivot ensured the club avoided missing out on attacking reinforcements ahead of the deadline.
Joshua Zirkzee turned down Fiorentina’s offer, creating a vacancy that directly accelerated the pursuit of the Everton frontman.
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clubBeto Fitting Into The Fiorentina Attack
The arrival of the new center-forward provides a direct focal point for the Italian side’s offensive structure. The forward profile allows the team to sustain pressure in the final third and compete physically against Serie A defensive lines.
Attacking Depth And Squad Rebuilding
The successful agreement for the former Everton player immediately alters the forward hierarchy in Florence. Securing this signature permits Moise Kean to finalize his departure to Como on a loan deal carrying an obligation to buy.
Financial Scale Of The €18 Million Agreement
The transfer fee of €17 to €18 million represents a significant investment in the squad’s attacking output. This expenditure runs alongside the simultaneous departure of Moise Kean in a separate package arrangement with Como.
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