Fiorentina Sign Radu Drăgușin on Loan from Tottenham

Transfer Details

Fiorentina have secured a one‑year loan for Radu Drăgușin, costing €1.5 million per season, with an obligation to purchase him for €17.5 million next summer. The Romanian centre‑back, 24, joins after a difficult spell at Spurs, where he managed only 11 appearances in the 2025/26 campaign. Tottenham recoup a large chunk of the €28 million they paid Juventus in January 2024, while the Tuscan club gains a young defender at a cut‑price rate. The deal underscores Fabio Paratici’s continued influence in moving talent through Italian clubs. Drăgușin is coming off a season where he hardly had any game time, having missed a significant portion of 2024/25 due to a cruciate ligament tear.

Why This Move Works for All Sides

For Tottenham, the loan recovers part of the investment made to bring Drăgușin to North London, easing financial pressure. Fiorentina receive a Serie A‑proven centre‑back without an immediate outlay, deferring the €17.5 million payment until next summer. The timing aligns with a broader squad overhaul, giving the Viola a chance to strengthen a position that saw inconsistencies last season. Observers note Paratici’s pattern of executing strategic loans that later become permanent. Spurs‟ managing director of football was heavily involved in the original €28 million move from Juventus.

What Lies Ahead for Drăgușin

The Romanian defender enters the season fresh after missing most of 2024/25 due to a cruciate ligament injury, but he was fit for the 2025/26 term. He now faces the task of earning a starting spot under Fiorentina‟s back‑line, a role he has struggled to secure at Spurs despite his potential. Success would signal a rebound from a turbulent 12‑month spell, while a failure would prompt questions about his suitability for top‑level competition. Fans and staff will be watching closely for signs of the young talent re‑emerging. Whether Fabio Paratici really is all that when he’s not under Beppe Marotta’s shadow is something the jury’s still out on, but Drăgușin’s potential is undeniable.

Anshuman Joshi | GIFN