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Manchester United Monitor Kean as Release Clause Period Approaches

United Renew Interest as Kean Clause Becomes Active

Manchester United have intensified their monitoring of Fiorentina forward Moise Kean, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that the club is growing increasingly attentive to the 24-year-old’s situation. Kean’s contract includes a €52 million release clause that becomes active from 1st to 15th July, a window which may yet decide the striker’s immediate future.

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United’s presence has been noted for some time. Scouts have followed Kean regularly over the season, and their interest now appears more structured. The Premier League side are considering options in the attacking department, and Kean is one of several names under evaluation, depending on how the wider striker market unfolds.

Arsenal’s decisions on Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Šeško are expected to shape the market, with United weighing up their own move accordingly. Any further activity from Al-Qadsiah, who have reportedly tabled a €97 million total package (€52 million release clause plus €45 million in wages over three years), adds another layer of complexity to Fiorentina’s position.

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Saudi Interest Forces European Clubs to Reassess Timing

Kean is also being pursued by Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah. While the financial package is highly competitive, the player is said to be considering the visibility and prestige of playing in a European league, particularly with the 2026 World Cup in mind.

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For Fiorentina, the situation is delicate. Club president Rocco Commisso has personally intervened, meeting with Kean to reinforce the club’s desire to retain him. Manager Stefano Pioli shares this view and has made clear his intention to build around the forward, who has rekindled his form in Florence.

Kean to Decide During Release Clause Window

The decision ultimately rests with Kean. The €52 million release clause is valid without Fiorentina’s approval between 1st and 15th July. Should a club match the figure, the player would then have the choice to accept or reject the move. Notably, the clause will remain active every year during the same window unless removed from his contract.

For now, Kean is said to be taking time during his holiday before deciding, knowing full well the clause provides a structured but temporary route out of Florence.

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The growing interest in Moise Kean deserves scrutiny rather than excitement. Yes, he has improved at Fiorentina, and yes, there’s something appealing about a striker who knows Serie A and has rediscovered his confidence. But this cannot be viewed in isolation.

If United are seriously considering activating a €52 million clause, fans will demand to know how Kean fits into a long-term plan. Is he a centrepiece or a stopgap? Are the club truly building toward a dynamic attacking force, or simply reacting to market movement and availability?

The Saudi interest complicates things further, as it inflates market value and introduces wage structures Premier League clubs typically avoid. But the larger concern here is strategic clarity. If United are pursuing Kean because other targets are off the table, it suggests a reactive rather than proactive window, again.

And what of the clause itself? If Kean stays another year, it can be triggered again. That’s leverage for the player, but if United enter negotiations, they must be sure of his fit, tactically and psychologically.

Until then, €52 million remains a big price for potential.