Yacine Adli has made the decision to stay in Italy and don the Fiorentina jersey, aiming to win over the fans just as he did during his time at AC Milan. Despite being a talent with untapped potential, Adli showcased glimpses of his ability at Milan, and many believe he can truly flourish in Florence. Fiorentina’s management sees him as the right reinforcement in midfield, a position that coach Raffaele Palladino had specifically requested to be strengthened.
The first step towards this union was taken when Adli accepted Fiorentina’s offer, paving the way for his loan move with an option to buy set between €12-€14 million. While a few final details still need to be ironed out, including medical examinations before the official signing, the path seems clear, especially after Fiorentina outmaneuvered Marseille, who had been pursuing Adli for some time. Adli’s preference to remain in Serie A over returning to Ligue 1 played a crucial role in this decision, even though he was born in France and developed his skills at PSG before moving to Bordeaux and later Milan.
Initially, Adli played as an attacking midfielder, but he has transitioned to a deeper role in midfield, where he is expected to be one of the central players in Fiorentina’s 3-4-2-1 formation. Over two seasons with Milan, he amassed a total of 39 appearances across all competitions, clocking in around 2,000 minutes on the pitch.
Adli is the second midfielder to join Fiorentina in this transfer window, following Amir Richardson, who made his debut against Venezia last Sunday. Attention now turns to Sofyan Amrabat, whose future remains uncertain. Palladino hopes to keep him, but with the right offer that suits both the club and the Moroccan midfielder, a departure could be on the table. For now, an official proposal has come in from Fenerbahce, but it’s still not sufficient for Fiorentina to let him go. The situation is fluid, and the midfield lineup may continue to evolve, especially with players like Alessandro Bianco and Rolando Mandragora already in the squad.
