Headline: Fiorentina Finalizes €18m Move for Everton Striker Beto, Clearing Path for Kean and Zirkzee
Fiorentina has secured an €18 million agreement to acquire Beto from Everton, realizing that Joshua Zirkzee was delaying his move to Manchester United for a potential transfer to Juventus, thus allowing Moise Kean to move to Como.
As the transfer window draws to a close, numerous interconnected situations are unfolding, with each transfer depending on the others to proceed.
Beto frees Kean and Zirkzee
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during a Manchester United training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Carrington Training Ground on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)
It had been known for several days that Kean was set for a loan deal to Como for €5 million, which includes an obligation to buy for an additional €30 million and €5 million in add-ons. However, Fiorentina insisted he could not leave until they found a replacement.
Fiorentina pursued Zirkzee from Manchester United but discovered late on Sunday that the Dutch forward only wanted to join Juventus.
In response, Juventus was finally able to make an offer for Zirkzee for a loan with an option to buy set at €30 million, supported by Atletico Madrid’s efforts to secure Jonathan David.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Beto of Everton challenges Daniele Ghilardi of Roma during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and AS Roma at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Recognizing that Zirkzee’s indecision would continue, Fiorentina shifted focus and secured a deal for Beto from Everton.
The former Udinese striker returns to Serie A for a fee between €17 million and €18 million, according to reports, and is expected to undergo a medical in Italy on Monday.
As this transfer unfolds, Kean is also set to travel to Como for his medical tests to finalize his transfer.
Fiorentina have agreed an €18m deal to buy Everton striker Beto, realising Joshua Zirkzee was stalling Manchester United for Juventus, therefore freeing Moise Kean for Como.
The final hours of the transfer window mean there are several domino effect situations that all depend on each other to go through.
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Beto frees Kean and Zirkzee
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United looks on during a Manchester United training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Carrington Training Ground on May 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)
It was known for several days that Kean was all set for Como, on loan for €5m with obligation to buy for another €30m and €5m in add-ons, but Fiorentina would not let him leave until they had a replacement.
They pushed all the way for Zirkzee from Manchester United, but realised late Sunday evening that the Dutchman only had his heart set on Juventus.
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In turn, the Bianconeri were finally able to make an offer for Zirkzee for the loan with option to buy for €30m because Atletico Madrid are pushing for Jonathan David.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Beto of Everton challenges Daniele Ghilardi of Roma during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and AS Roma at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Recognising Zirkzee was going to keep stalling them, Fiorentina abandoned that pursuit and instead locked down Beto from Everton.
The former Udinese striker returns to Serie A for a fee of €17-18m, depending on the source cited, and is expected in Italy for his medical on Monday.
At the same time, Kean can go to Como for his tests and complete that transfer.
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