Sofyan Amrabat has snubbed Napoli in favour of a €20m transfer to Fiorentina, though he’ll remain at Verona for this season. “I chose with my heart.”
The 23-year-old Morocco international was on loan from Club Brugge with option to buy set at €3m, but having already played for two clubs this season, it means he cannot move again until 2020-21.
There was nonetheless a bidding war to get his signature for next term and Napoli had agreed terms with Verona, but the midfielder was unconvinced.
Sofyan Amrabat has snubbed Napoli in favour of a €20m transfer to Fiorentina, though he’ll remain at Verona for this season. “I chose with my heart.”
The 23-year-old Morocco international was on loan from Club Brugge with option to buy set at €3m, but having already played for two clubs this season, it means he cannot move again until 2020-21.
There was nonetheless a bidding war to get his signature for next term and Napoli had agreed terms with Verona, but the midfielder was unconvinced.
Amrabat preferred Fiorentina and has formally signed a contract with them instead.
“I chose with my heart,” he told Sky Sport Italia as he arrived to sign the contract.
The transfer is worth the same €18m plus another €2m in bonuses that will activate if the Viola qualify for Europe during his time there.
Amrabat will sign a contract worth €1.5m per season plus bonuses.
It’s a massive profit for Verona, who not only get to pocket €15m plus potential bonuses, but also get to play him for another six months.