Fiorentina seek agreement for Italy U21 international after Empoli relegation | OneFootball

Thursday’s reports confirm that Fiorentina are in talks with Empoli in an attempt to secure a deal for Italy U21 international Jacopo Fazzini, who is in line to leave his current club after their relegation from Serie A at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.

Fiorentina in talks to sign Italy U21 star Fazzini from Empoli

As per Sky Sport Italia, Fiorentina have opened talks with Empoli and are currently seeking an agreement over a transfer fee for Fazzini, who is currently away with Carmine Nunziata’s Italy U21 squad for the European Championships currently taking place in Slovakia.

EMPOLI, ITALY – MAY 10: Jacopo Fazzini of Empoli FC celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between Empoli and Parma at Stadio Carlo Castellani on May 10, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Fazzini is expected to leave Empoli during the summer transfer window following Empoli’s relegation to Serie B. Roberto D’Aversa’s side finished the 2024-25 campaign in 18th place, missing out on safety by three points.

According to reports from Sky Sport Italia, Fiornetina are hoping to close a deal for Fazzini for a price in the region of €10m plus bonuses.

La Viola are hoping to strike quickly in order to beat the expected competition from a number of unspecified top flight sides.