Lazio reach agreement with Fiorentina for Gudmundsson
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Lazio have reportedly reached an agreement with Fiorentina for the transfer of Icelandic attacker Albert Gudmundsson.
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Attributed to original sourceMultiple sources claim that Fiorentina have allowed Albert Gudmundsson to undergo medical tests with Lazio, who are ready to finalise a loan deal with an option to buy for €12m.
Fiorentina striker Gudmundsson is set to join Lazio on loan with an option to buy.
Sky Sport Italia claims that the two clubs have reached an agreement, and Sportitalia adds that the Iceland international is ready to undergo his medical tests.
Sky confirms that Fiorentina have allowed Gudmundsson to undergo medical examinations with the Biancocelesti.
Gudmundsson set to join Lazio FLORENCE, ITALY – AUGUST 29: Albert Gudmundsson of ACF Fiorentina in action during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Frosinone Calcio at Stadio Artemio Franchi on August 29, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Fabrizio Romano reports that Lazio’s option to buy is set at €12m.
Gudmundsson spent two seasons at Fiorentina after a €20m move from Genoa in the summer of 2024.
During his time at the Artemio Franchi, Gudmundsson scored 19 goals and provided nine assists in 81 appearances across all competitions.
FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 12: Albert Gudmundsson ac f scores a goal during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 round of 16 first leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Rakow Czestochowa at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 12, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) He has played with Genoa and Fiorentina in Serie A, netting 26 times and providing ten assists in 105 league games.
Gudmundsson will further strengthen Lazio’s attack after the Biancocelesti signed Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo last week.
Fiorentina are ready to welcome Wilfried Gnonto from Leeds United as a replacement, as well as Beto from Everton. The latter will replace Moise Kean, who will join Como.
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What happened
According to Football Italia, Lazio and Fiorentina have found common ground over a deal for Albert Gudmundsson. The Icelandic international, who joined Fiorentina from Genoa in 2024, is reportedly set to make the move to the Stadio Olimpico. Details of the agreement, including the transfer fee and personal terms, are still emerging. The move would give Lazio another creative attacking option ahead of the new season.
Chance analysis
Gudmundsson was a bright spark at Genoa before his move to Fiorentina, and a switch to Lazio could be the reset both player and clubs need. For Lazio, adding a versatile forward capable of playing across the front line addresses a long-standing need for creativity in the final third. For Fiorentina, the departure frees up both squad space and financial flexibility, though it leaves a gap in their attacking depth. Whether the Icelandic international can rediscover his Genoa form will shape how this transfer is judged in hindsight.
Lazio's attacking depth strengthens with the addition of Gudmundsson, while Fiorentina lose a creative forward option ahead of the new season.