Moise Kean has found a new lease on life at Fiorentina, rediscovering the form that once made him one of Europe’s most sought-after young talents. The credit for this transformation goes to Raffaele Palladino, who had previously expressed interest in bringing Kean to Monza last January. Palladino’s persistence convinced Fiorentina’s owner Rocco Commisso to secure the striker from Juventus for a significant fee of 13 million euros, with potential bonuses reaching up to 5 million euros.
Calciomercato report how the 23-year-old Italian international has hit the ground running in Florence, netting an impressive 8 goals in 13 appearances across all competitions—5 in Serie A and 3 in the Conference League. This tally matches that of Dusan Vlahovic, the striker he previously served as a backup for at Juventus.
Interestingly, former Fiorentina player Massimo Orlando recently shared a revealing insight about Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri’s opinion of Kean. Orlando stated on Toscana TV, “Allegri told me that Kean was stronger than Vlahovic.” This comment raises questions about whether Kean would have remained at Juventus had Allegri continued as manager.
Kean’s resurgence at Fiorentina demonstrates the importance of finding the right environment for a player to thrive. Florence appears to be the ideal setting for Kean to showcase his talents, much to the delight of both Palladino and Italy national team manager Luciano Spalletti. With Kean and Mateo Retegui leading the line, the future of Italy’s attack looks promising.
As Kean continues to shine for Fiorentina, his performances not only benefit his club but also strengthen his position in the national team setup. The decision to move to Florence has proven to be a turning point in Kean’s career, allowing him to step out of Vlahovic’s shadow and establish himself as a key player in his own right.
