Official: Dragusin joins Fiorentina from Tottenham in €19m deal
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Radu Dragusin has completed a permanent transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Fiorentina for a reported €19 million fee, confirmed as an official deal.
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Attributed to original sourceFiorentina have officially signed defender Radu Dragusin from Tottenham Hotspur on loan with an option to buy that could become an obligation for a reported €19m.
The deal was worked out by Viola director Fabio Paratici, who until February had been working for Spurs.
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This is a loan with obligation to make the move permanent if specific performance-based criteria is met.
The player arrived in Florence yesterday to undergo medical tests and completed the transfer this evening.
Dragusin returns to Serie A ENFIELD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 25: Radu Dragusin of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during a Tottenham Hotspur training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match against Paris Saint-Germain at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 25, 2025 in Enfield, England. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images) This represents a return to Serie A for Dragusin, who had spent time in the Juventus youth academy, going on loan to Sampdoria, Salernitana and Genoa.
He was sold to the Grifone for €9.7m in the summer of 2023, then just six months later moved to Tottenham Hotspur for €28m plus add-ons.
A devastating knee injury saw him tear the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in January 2025, keeping him out for practically an entire year.
Dragusin made only 48 competitive appearances in the Spurs jersey during that time, barely 11 last season, of which just six were from the start.
Now the Romania international has returned to Italy, where he will play for Fiorentina.
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What happened
Tottenham Hotspur have officially sold Romanian centre-back Radu Dragusin to Serie A side Fiorentina in a deal worth €19 million. Dragusin joined Tottenham from Genoa in January 2024 but struggled for regular first-team minutes under multiple managers. The move represents a significant defensive addition for Fiorentina, who are looking to strengthen at the back. For Tottenham, the sale generates funds as they reshape their squad.
Chance analysis
Dragusin's exit clears a defensive slot in Tottenham's squad and adds to their transfer budget, though his limited impact in North London means the sporting loss is minimal. For Fiorentina, signing a physically imposing centre-back with Premier League experience at a reasonable fee is a meaningful squad upgrade, particularly if they can revive his form shown at Genoa. This is a straightforward, confirmed transaction with no ambiguity.
Fiorentina gain a strengthened centre-back option; Tottenham recoup funds and free a squad spot with negligible first-team disruption.
Fiorentina's defensive depth improves with Dragusin's arrival; Tottenham lose a rotational centre-back, minimal first-team impact.