Fabbian targeted by Besiktas on request of Italiano | OneFootball

Besiktas coach Vincenzo Italiano is eager for a reunion with Giovanni Fabbian, claim reports in Turkiye, though Lazio are also interested in the Fiorentina midfielder.

Former Bologna and Viola coach Italiano is enjoying a new chapter to his career in the Turkish Super Lig since taking charge of Besiktas this summer.

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They have repeatedly looked to Serie A for reinforcements, although not all their proposals were accepted.

Italiano wants Fabbian at Besiktas

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 09: Giovanni Fabbian of ACF Fiorentina is challenged by Daichi Kamada of Crystal Palace during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg One match between Crystal Palace FC and ACF Fiorentina at Selhurst Park on April 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

According to Fanatik, Italiano has requested the club look into a bid for Fabbian, the 23-year-old Fiorentina midfielder.

The tactician had already worked with Fabbian during their time together at Bologna, and the player made the move to Fiorentina in January 2026.

It was a loan with obligation to buy for €13m plus €1.5m in add-ons in case of Serie A safety, so that was activated over the summer.

Lazio are also known to be interested in Fabbian, while there had been an earlier approach from Sassuolo too.

His contract at the Stadio Artemio Franchi runs to June 2030.