In a surprising move, Lecce has signed Croatian forward Ante Rebic, who previously played in Serie A for Fiorentina and Milan, where he won a league title. The experienced 31-year-old, who celebrated his birthday on September 21, has returned to Italian football after parting ways with Turkish club Besiktas. Lecce fans are eager to see how he will impact the team in the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, there have been transfer developments involving Lecce’s striker Kayode, who is attracting interest from the Premier League. Brentford is reportedly trying to secure him with an offer exceeding 20 million euros, but Lecce has rejected the proposal. On the other hand, winger Ikoné is also on the move, with interest from both Wolverhampton and Leicester City.
Lecce’s sporting director Roberto Gemmi is actively working on multiple fronts to strengthen the squad. In midfield, Tino Anjorin has already joined the team and is expected to undergo his medical today. The young English player, born in 2001, comes from Chelsea and will join Lecce on a permanent deal for one million euros, along with a 50% sell-on clause for the London club. Anjorin is set to sign a three-year contract with an option for an additional year.
In defense, Lecce is trying to convince Mattia De Sciglio from Juventus to join their ranks. Progress has been made in negotiations, but De Sciglio is considering his options. He needs to see if he can leave Juventus on a free transfer before potentially signing a one-year deal with Lecce.
Additionally, the club is close to securing the signing of a young French player of Algerian descent, born in 2000, who has caught their attention. Lecce outmaneuvered Marseille in the race for the player’s signature, and he is reportedly pleased with the move to Florence. The player, who began his career at PSG before moving to Bordeaux and then Milan in the summer of 2022, is under contract until 2026. Lecce is looking to finalize the deal with a loan that includes an obligation to purchase for between 13 and 15 million euros.