Fiorentina target Udogie or Ruggeri to strengthen left flank
Fiorentina are in the market for a new left wing-back and have identified two main candidates: Destiny Udogie, currently at Tottenham, and Matteo Ruggeri, at Atletico Madrid. Udogie was previously on loan at Udinese and has found limited game time at Spurs, while Ruggeri spent last season on loan at Atalanta. Both would offer competition and depth on the left side of Fiorentina's defensive setup. No fee or agreement has been disclosed at this stage.
Read the full story at football-italia.netFiorentina's pursuit of a dedicated left wing-back signals a tactical need to balance their flanks, likely tied to head coach Stefano Pioli's system that relies on overlapping full-backs. Udogie would be a Premier League-proven option but faces competition for minutes at Spurs, while Ruggeri represents a Serie A-experienced alternative with a lower profile. Either signing would address a clear roster gap, but neither appears imminent given the reported early stage of talks.
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