Fiorentina has officially purchased Mateo Pellegrino from Parma for €24.5 million, while sending Roberto Piccoli on loan to Bologna with an obligation to buy for €18 million plus a bonus.

This transfer marks a significant part of the ongoing striker exchange in Serie A, where forwards are frequently relocating between clubs.

Fiorentina, Bologna and Parma Switch Strikers

PARMA, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Mateo Pellegrino of Parma Calcio reacts during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and Atalanta BC at Stadio Ennio Tardini on August 30, 2025, in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

Pellegrino had also attracted interest from Juventus, but Fiorentina secured the Argentine forward for a total of €22.5 million, with an additional €2 million in potential add-ons.

This completed purchase allowed Fiorentina to negotiate the original asking price down from nearly €30 million.

Last season, Pellegrino netted 12 goals in 39 appearances for Parma across Serie A and the Coppa Italia.

Simultaneously, Fiorentina confirmed the loan transfer of Piccoli to Bologna, which carries an option to buy that becomes mandatory if certain conditions are met.

According to reports from Sky Sport Italia, the requirement for Bologna is simply to maintain their position in Serie A.

FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 12: Roberto Piccoli of ACF Fiorentina in action during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 round of 16 first leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Rakow Czestochowa at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 12, 2026, in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

The fee involved is €18 million plus a further €2-3 million in add-ons.

The striker reshuffle continues, as Bologna is also preparing to transfer Thijs Dallinga to FC Koln to create space for Piccoli.

Meanwhile, Parma has decided to loan Jacob Ondrejka to FC Groningen.

Fiorentina have officially purchased Mateo Pellegrino from Parma for €24.5m, and in turn sent Roberto Piccoli to Bologna on loan with obligation for €18m plus bonus.

This was the key part of the striker merry-go-round that had been in the works for a few days in Serie A, as centre-forwards revolved between different clubs.

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Fiorentina, Bologna and Parma switch strikers

PARMA, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Mateo Pellegrino of Parma Calcio reacts during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and Atalanta BC at Stadio Ennio Tardini on August 30, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

Pellegrino had also been linked with Juventus, but ultimately it was Fiorentina who secured the Argentine for a reported fee of €22.5m plus €2m in add-ons.

It is a complete purchase, which allowed them to slightly lower the original asking price of nearly €30m.

Pellegrino scored 12 goals in 39 games for Parma last season between Serie A and the Coppa Italia.

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At the same time, the Viola also announced that they had given their striker Piccoli to Bologna on loan with an option to buy, becoming an obligation if certain circumstances are met.

Sky Sport Italia report that the circumstances are for Bologna to simply remain in Serie A.

FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 12: Roberto Piccoli of ACF Fiorentina in action during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 round of 16 first leg match between ACF Fiorentina and Rakow Czestochowa at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 12, 2026 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

The fee involved is €18m plus a further €2-3m in add-ons.

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The merry-go-round isn’t finished, as Bologna are also ready to hand Thijs Dallinga to FC Koln in order to make room for Piccoli.

Meanwhile, Parma have also decided to loan Jacob Ondrejka to FC Groningen.