Fiorentina Eye €30m Striker Mateo Pellegrino as Replacement for Piccoli
Fiorentina is reportedly positioning itself to pursue Parma’s €30m-rated striker, Mateo Pellegrino. The move comes as the club views Pellegrino as a potential replacement for Roberto Piccoli, especially after Juventus decided to step back from negotiations.
The Argentine centre-forward has been linked with a departure from Stadio Tardini throughout the summer, with Juventus once considered his primary destination. However, after Juventus secured Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain and Bayer Leverkusen’s Kerim Alajbegovic, their financial and squad capacity became constrained. Unless they can offload Jonathan David, Juventus may not be able to pursue Pellegrino.
In light of Juventus’ situation, Fiorentina has entered the fray, with reports from Sportitalia indicating that negotiations are advancing quickly.
Additionally, Parma has already identified Pellegrino’s successor by signing El Bilal Toure on loan from Atalanta, which includes a buy option totaling €11.5m. Crystal Palace is also monitoring Pellegrino, with a price tag firmly set at €30m.
Fiorentina regards Pellegrino as a key addition, targeting him specifically as a replacement for Piccoli, not as a substitute for Moise Kean. Piccoli himself remains under consideration by Bologna, contingent upon them finding a buyer for Thijs Dallinga this summer.
Fiorentina are reportedly ready to push Parma for €30m-rated striker Mateo Pellegrino, who is seen as the replacement for Roberto Piccoli, after Juventus backed away.
The Argentine centre-forward has been repeatedly linked with an exit from the Stadio Tardini this summer and his most likely destination was Juve.
VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Mateo Pellegrino of Parma celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 23, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
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However, after they secured Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain and Bayer Leverkusen talent Kerim Alajbegovic, the funds and space have dried up.
Unless Jonathan David can be moved on, then they are currently not in a position to swoop.
Fiorentina step in for Pellegrino
PARMA, ITALY – MAY 24: Mateo Pellegrino of Parma Calcio 1913 celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on May 24, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
This has allowed Fiorentina to get into the running instead, as Sportitalia confirm the negotiations are progressing rapidly.
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In turn, Parma have already found Pellegrino’s replacement after signing El Bilal Toure from Atalanta, on loan with an option to buy for a total €11.5m.
Crystal Palace are among the clubs also known to be keeping a close eye on Pellegrino, and the asking price is set at €30m.
Meanwhile, it is reported that Fiorentina see Pellegrino as a replacement for Piccoli, rather than Moise Kean.
Piccoli is on the radar for Bologna, if they manage to find a buyer for Thijs Dallinga this summer.
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