Official: Fiorentina purchase Fazzini from Empoli
Fiorentina have officially completed the purchase of Italy Under-21 international Jacopo Fazzini from Empoli for a reported €10m plus bonuses.
The deal had been done last week and he finalised the medical tests today before putting pen to paper on the five-year contract.
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According to reports, the agreement was reached for circa €10m plus add-ons.
Fazzini an important investment for Fiorentina
Jacopo Fazzini undergoing his Fiorentina medical @acffiorentina
The 22-year-old had been participating in the European Under-21 Championship with Italy and was also linked with the likes of Torino and Bologna this summer.
However, Fiorentina completed the swoop for the creative midfielder.
A product of the Empoli youth academy, he was given his top flight debut at the age of 19.
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)
He made 22 appearances this season between Serie A and the Coppa Italia, contributing six goals and one assist.
There were repeated muscular problems that stalled his progress, and he was unable to stop Empoli's relegation to Serie B.
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