João Mário arrives to complete potential €10m transfer from Juventus to Fiorentina
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Juventus left-back João Mário has arrived for a medical ahead of a potential €10m transfer to Fiorentina.
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Attributed to original sourceJoao Mario is in Tuscany and is ready to complete the final formalities of his transfer from Juventus to Fiorentina.
The Portuguese full-back is joining La Viola on a season long loan deal with an option to buy. According to the latest updates from transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio , Fiorentina will pay a loan fee of €1m and will have an option to make the move permanent for a further €9m.
Joao Mario has been filmed arriving in Florence on Monday in order to complete his medical and the last remaining details of his switch to Viola Park.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: Joao Mario of Bologna scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Bologna FC 1909 and SK Brann at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on February 26, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) The 26-year-old joined Juventus last summer, arriving at a cost of €12m from Porto. He would go on to make 10 appearances for the Old Lady in Serie A before being sent out on loan to Bologna, as part of an exchange that saw Emil Holm move in the opposite direction.
Joao Mario also has three Portugal national team caps to his name, but none since 2024.
Watch: Joao Mario arrives to complete Fiorentina move from Juventus . @acffiorentina , Joao Mario è arrivato a Firenze per le visite mediche
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What happened
João Mário is on the verge of completing a move from Juventus to Fiorentina, with the player arriving for his medical examinations. The deal is valued at approximately €10m. The Portuguese defender joined Juventus from Sporting CP in 2024 and previously had loan spells at Borussia Dortmund and Bologna. The transfer would give Fiorentina a new option at left-back as they continue their squad building for the upcoming season.
Chance analysis
This transfer represents a moderate squad reshuffle in Serie A, with Fiorentina strengthening their left-back position. João Mário had limited game time at Juventus despite his €10m valuation, suggesting Fiorentina may see untapped potential. The deal reflects Juventus's willingness to recoup value on a player who wasn't central to their plans, while Fiorentina gain a versatile defender with top-level experience including Champions League football at Dortmund.
Fiorentina bolster defensive options; Juventus trim squad and generate transfer revenue with minimal first-team disruption.
Fiorentina gain left-back depth; Juventus recoup ~€10m on a fringe player — marginal impact on either side's season outlook.