Moise Kean has made an impressive start to his Fiorentina career, scoring 8 goals in just 13 appearances, a stark contrast to his goalless final season at Juventus. Tuttosport report how Fiorentina’s Director General Alessandro Ferrari recently discussed Kean’s impact and revealed a surprising detail about the player’s contract during a Sky Sport interview before the Conference League match against APOEL.
Ferrari confirmed the existence of a significant release clause in Kean’s contract: “Kean’s clause? This condition was requested, which we didn’t particularly like, but we tried to conclude the deal in the best possible way. It was absolutely worth it for the player. The clause is set at 52 million euros and is valid for Italian clubs as well. If he wants to leave us, he will also have to give his approval. The clause was included because he wanted this guarantee to ensure that we wanted him at all costs.”
The Director General also emphasized that Kean’s acquisition, like all their transfers, was made in consultation with the manager. He added, “We had to be patient. We are a new team from players to staff. It’s a united group that can give us satisfaction.”
The revelation of this 52 million euro release clause is particularly noteworthy when compared to the deal with Juventus. Fiorentina paid just 13 million euros plus 5 million in bonuses to secure Kean’s services from the Turin club. This means the release clause is four times higher than the initial transfer fee, indicating Fiorentina’s high valuation of the player and their desire to protect their investment.
This substantial difference between the transfer fee and the release clause highlights the faith Fiorentina has placed in Kean’s potential and their determination to retain him unless a significant offer is made. It also suggests that Juventus may have undervalued the young striker, given his current form at Fiorentina.
