Fiorentina: Pradè on Kean’s deal, Napoli backstory revealed | OneFootball

Fiorentina is heavily relying on Moise Kean, however, the national team striker almost left the Viola this summer. According to Il Mattino, Napoli made an inquiry about the forward to replace Romelu Lukaku, but Fiorentina's president Rocco Commisso responded with a firm no.

Pradè on Kean's renewal: “He embraced Fiorentina with enthusiasm”

Fiorentina can look to the future with renewed confidence. After an intense summer in the transfer market, the Viola club secured the most important confirmation: Moise Kean has decided to remain with Rocco Commisso's team, renewing his contract and rejecting foreign advances.

Kean, value tripled in a year

Having arrived from Juventus last season for 15 million euros, the 2000-born striker had an extraordinary year, finishing with 25 goals in total. This performance not only won over the fans but also significantly increased his market value, now estimated at over three times the initial investment.

The backstory of the renewal

Daniele Pradè, the Viola's technical director, shared the details during today's press conference at Viola Park: “Kean's story has always been transparent. There was a meeting in Cagliari with President Commisso: he clearly told him he would be pleased to continue together by renewing the contract. Moise was very happy with this prospect.”

The journey was not without challenges, including Arab sirens and a 52 million euro release clause expiring on July 12. “We left the decision to him,” added Pradè, “and it was the right thing to do, out of respect for the discussion we had.” According to Il Mattino, Napoli made an inquiry about the forward to replace Romelu Lukaku, but Fiorentina's president Rocco Commisso responded with a firm no.

Beyond the player, the person

Pradè also highlighted the human aspect: “We are happy with Kean, not only as a player but also as a person. He is a good guy, fully committed to Florence and Fiorentina. You can see it on the field: when he plays with joy, he can achieve anything.”

The season's goals

Looking to the future, the technical director does not hide the ambitions: “Winning something, it's normal. In recent years, we have been close: three lost finals, a European semifinal, 65 points in the league. We finished sixth, and often the sixth place qualifies for the Europa League. This is a wound we carry, because that competition would have been a great satisfaction.”

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