Radu Dragusin has touched down in Florence to complete his medical and finalise a return to Serie A with Fiorentina. The Romanian centre-back is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur just 18 months after arriving from Genoa, with the Viola securing his services on an initial loan deal that includes a mandatory purchase clause.
Fiorentina confirmed the defender’s arrival on Tuesday morning by posting images of Dragusin at their Viola Park training facility. The transfer package is valued at €19 million, comprising a €1.5 million loan fee and an obligatory purchase option of €17.5 million that would trigger automatically at the end of the season.
Serie A return
The move marks a homecoming for the 22-year-old, who developed his entire professional career within Italian football before his brief spell in North London. Dragusin emerged through Juventus’ renowned academy system, making his senior debut in the Champions League as an 18-year-old in December 2020.
Despite his early promise, he managed only 232 minutes for Juventus’ first team and sought regular football through loan spells at Sampdoria and Salernitana. It was at Genoa where he truly established himself, playing a pivotal role in their promotion from Serie B before delivering commanding performances in the top flight during late 2023 and early 2024.
Paratici reunion
His impressive form in Liguria attracted interest from several major European clubs, with Tottenham ultimately winning the race ahead of Bayern Munich in 2024. Fabio Paratici, then overseeing Spurs’ recruitment, was instrumental in bringing the defender to English football.
However, Dragusin’s time in the Premier League was severely disrupted by a serious knee injury that limited his playing time and prevented him from establishing any rhythm. The switch to Fiorentina reunites him with Paratici, who now serves as the club’s sporting director. The obligatory purchase clause indicates the Tuscan side’s intention to offer Dragusin a permanent homecoming, provided he impresses during the upcoming campaign.
The defender is expected to sign his contract with La Viola once medical formalities are concluded, completing one of the early significant transfers of the summer window.