Official: Joao Mario joins Fiorentina on loan with €11.3m buy option from Juventus
Fiorentina confirmed the arrival of Joao Mario from Juventus on a loan deal that includes a purchase option set at €11.3 million. The Portuguese midfielder moves to Florence seeking regular playing time, having been on the fringes of Juventus' squad. Fiorentina gain a versatile attacking option as they look to strengthen their squad for the Serie A campaign. Juventus meanwhile trim their wage bill and open a potential path to a permanent sale.
Read the full story at football-italia.netThis is a moderate-impact mid-season loan move in Serie A. Joao Mario adds depth and experience to Fiorentina's creative midfield/attack, though at this stage of his career he is unlikely to be a transformative signing. For Juventus, it trims the squad and potentially generates a modest fee. The €11.3m option signals Juventus' valuation of a player they appear ready to move on permanently.
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