Fiorentina sanction Kean departure as Como prepare €40m move for Italy striker
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Fiorentina have given the green light for Moise Kean to leave, with newly promoted Como reportedly preparing a €40m bid for the Italy international striker.
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Attributed to original sourceMoise Kean is on the verge of completing his transfer to Champions League outfit Como, as the latest reports on Monday confirm that Fiorentina have now permitted the Italy international to travel for his medical.
Kean authorised to have Como medical ahead of €40m move Como have been holding out for Kean for much of the summer transfer window and have recently found an agreement with Fiorentina for his transfer at a total cost of €40m, with €35m in guaranteed fees and up to €5m in bonuses.
FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Moise Kean of ACF Fiorentina celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Pisa SC at Artemio Franchi on February 23, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Como have been waiting for Fiorentina to line up a replacement , and the Viola are now set to welcome former Udinese striker Beto from Everton.
According to reports from transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio , Beto’s arrival has allowed Fiorentina to sanction Kean’s departure and the Italy international is now expected to undergo a medical with Como before the close of the summer transfer window on September 1.
Kean will join Cesc Fabregas and his Como squad for the club’s first ever season in the Champions League in 2026-27. They have an exciting fixture list in their calendar, which includes a trip to Barcelona and visits from PSG and Manchester United.
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What happened
Fiorentina have sanctioned the departure of striker Moise Kean, paving the way for a move to Como. The ambitious Lake Como side, freshly promoted to Serie A, are reportedly willing to invest €40m to land the Italian forward. Kean had been one of Fiorentina's key attacking players, and his exit would mark a significant statement of intent from Como, backed by wealthy Indonesian owners. The transfer would represent one of the biggest moves involving a Serie A club selling to a domestic rival this window.
Chance analysis
This is a striking signal of intent from Como, whose rapid rise through Italian football has been powered by significant financial backing. Landing Kean — a proven Italy international with top-level scoring pedigree — at €40m would instantly elevate their attacking options and announce their arrival in Serie A's upper tier. For Fiorentina, losing a focal point of their attack is a major blow, both on the pitch and in terms of prestige, and they will need to reinvest shrewdly to fill the void. The deal also reflects the growing financial muscle of Italy's newer ownership groups willing to challenge the traditional powerhouses.
Fiorentina lose a primary attacking option and must replace his goals; Como gain a proven Serie A striker, boosting their promotion-survival and mid-table prospects.