Radu Dragusin Joins Fiorentina on Loan

Loan Terms and Future Obligation

Fiorentina have secured the defender on a season‑long loan for €1.5 million, with a further €17.5 million obligation triggered by 22 Viola appearances. The deal brings him back to Serie A after a €28 million transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in January 2024. The paperwork was completed this afternoon, and Dragusin expressed excitement about starting with his new teammates. These financial details give Fiorentina flexibility while rewarding consistent performance.

Italian Roots and Early Career

Dragusin first arrived in Italy in 2018 through Juventus’s youth academy, a move that set the stage for loans at Sampdoria and Salernitana before he shone at Genoa from 2022. His fluent Italian comes from years spent on the peninsula, and he feels culturally comfortable in his new environment. Genoa also linked him with several current Fiorentina players, a connection he highlighted as a factor in his decision.

Setback in London and Path to Recovery

A serious knee injury derailed his time at Tottenham, as Dragusin tore the anterior cruciate ligament in January 2025 and missed almost an entire season. The injury forced him to watch from the sidelines as the club navigated Europa League matches, including a notable win over AZ in October 2024. He described the experience as a learning curve that helped him mature both on and off the field, shaping his attitude for the upcoming campaign.

First Impressions and Squad Connections

“I feel really good, I am so happy to be here and can’t wait to get started with the lads on the pitch,” Dragusin told Fiorentina’s official website. He highlighted his pre‑existing relationships with Albert Gudmundsson, Fagioli, Kean and Ranieri, noting that they had exchanged messages in the days leading up to the transfer. Dragusin also mentioned that he had visited Florence as a tourist while playing for Genoa and could not wait to begin the new season with the Viola.