M. Pongračić Transfer from Lecce to Fiorentina
Fiorentina signed Marin Pongračić from Lecce. The transfer was highly anticipated by Fiorentina's new coach Palladino. Fiorentina paid 16 million euros (15 million plus 1 million bonus) for Pongračić, making him the most expensive defender in the club's history.
Marin Pongračić (26) is the new player of Fiorentina. The Croatian national team defender is coming from Lecce in a transfer worth 15 million euros with an additional possible 1 million euros in bonuses. According to Italian media, Pongračić has signed a contract until 2029 with an annual salary of just over 2 million euros.
Fiorentina chose to sign Marvin Pongracic from Lecce to replace Nikola Milenkovic. Pongracic was signed despite Rennes being close to securing him for a move to Ligue 1.
Marin Pongračić signed for Fiorentina for 15 million EUR.
Marin Pongračić, a 26-year-old Croatian national team player, will continue his career at Fiorentina. The club from Florence officially announced it on their social media. Pongračić moved to Fiorentina from their Italian Serie A competitor Lecce, where he played since 2022, initially on loan, and then Lecce bought him. Italian media report that Fiorentina paid a transfer fee of 15 million euros for Pongračić.
Marin Pongračić, 26-year-old Croatian national team player, will continue his career at Fiorentina. The club from Florence officially announced it on their social media. The Croatian defensive player joined Fiorentina from Lecce, where he played first on loan and then was bought by Lecce. Pongračić expressed his happiness about joining Fiorentina, praising the club's serious infrastructure.
Marin Pongracic moved from Lecce to Fiorentina. According to Pantaleo Corvino, the sporting director of Lecce, Pongracic has a strong physical presence and is tactically versatile. He is expected to need some time to adapt to the new playing system at Fiorentina. The transfer was influenced by the player's preference for Fiorentina over Rennes.
Marin Pongračić officially signed with Fiorentina. Fiorentina paid Lecce 15 million euros with the possibility of an additional million based on bonuses.
Marin Pongračić has officially become a new player for Fiorentina. He moved from Lecce for 15 million euros, and with bonuses, this figure could increase further. He has signed a contract until 2029, with an annual salary of over 2 million euros.
Marin Pongračić has officially joined Fiorentina from Lecce. The transfer fee is 15 million euros with an additional 1 million euros in bonuses. Pongračić has signed a contract until 2029 and is expected to earn slightly more than 2 million euros. Fiorentina matched Rennes' offer, but Pongračić preferred to stay in Italy.
It's now official: after completing his medical examinations, Marin Pongracic has signed his contract with Fiorentina. The former Lecce player will become the new cornerstone of Fiorentina's defense, following Nikola Milenkovic's departure. Fiorentina announced in an official statement: 'ACF Fiorentina communicates that it has permanently acquired the sporting rights of Marin Pongracic from U.S. Lecce. Pongracic, born on September 11, 1997, in Landshut, Germany, has previously played for Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund, and Wolfsburg.' Pongracic joins Fiorentina on a 5-year contract worth 2.1 million euros per season, while Lecce will receive 15 million euros plus bonuses.
Marin Pongračić (26) is a new player for Fiorentina. The Croatian national defender is moving from Lecce in a transfer worth 15 million euros plus an additional 1 million euros in possible bonuses. According to Italian media, Pongračić has signed a contract until 2029 with an annual salary of slightly over 2 million euros.
Marin Pongračić is the new player for Fiorentina. He arrived for a medical examination in Florence. The transfer is valued at 14 million euros plus bonuses. Pongračić was close to signing for Rennes, but Fiorentina intervened at the last moment.
Marin Pongracic is set to join Fiorentina from Lecce to replace Nikola Milenkovic.
Marin Pongracic has joined Fiorentina. The club matched Rennes' offer of 15 million euros plus 1 million in bonuses and secured the transfer due to the player's preference. Pongracic arrived in Florence this morning to undergo the routine medical examinations before signing with the club. He will earn a salary of over 2 million euros per year.
Marin Pongračić chose to stay in Italy and join Fiorentina. He arrived in Florence for his medical examination and to sign his contract. Fiorentina positioned themselves after the departure of Nikola Milenkovic to Nottingham Forest. The opportunity to stay in Italy and participate in a European competition next season influenced his decision.
Marin Pongračić today will undergo medical examinations and sign a contract with Fiorentina. Despite having scheduled examinations in Rennes and despite the clubs signing documentation, Pongračić said 'yes' to Fiorentina, and they 'stole' the deal.
Marin Pongračić has decided to join Fiorentina, despite a seemingly imminent transfer to Rennes. Fiorentina stepped in, ensuring he will continue his career in Italy by moving from Lecce to Florence. According to Italian transfer expert Nicolo Schira, Pongračić will undergo a medical examination before signing a five-year contract, with an expected salary of 2.1 million euros per season. Lecce is set to receive 14 million euros from the transfer, with potential bonuses making Pongračić the third-largest outgoing transfer in the club's history, following Morten Hjulmand (19.5 million euros) and Mirko Vučinić (15.75 million euros).
Marin Pongracic is set to join Fiorentina. Fiorentina matched Rennes' offer of 15 million euros plus 1 million euros in bonuses and secured the transfer due to the player's preference. Pongracic arrived in Florence for his medical examination.
Marin Pongračić has decided to join Fiorentina. He will undergo a medical examination before signing a five-year contract worth 2.1 million EUR per season. Lecce is set to receive 14 million EUR plus bonuses.
Fiorentina entered the race for Marin Pongračić, ready to outbid Rennes' 15 million euro offer. They are offering a five-year contract with a salary of 2.1 million euros per season.
The Viola dived in and managed to convince Pongracic to remain in Serie A instead, on similar financial terms. According to Sky Sport Italia and more, the Croatia international should be in Florence to undergo a medical on Thursday July 18.
Fiorentina managed to outbid Rennes and secured the transfer of Marin Pongracic.
Fiorentina intervened in the last moment to sign Marin Pongračić. Fiorentina is undergoing a major overhaul this summer and Pongračić is familiar with Serie A, having played for Lecce for a year. If Pongračić agrees, he will sign a five-year contract worth 2.1 million euros per year. Total earnings by the end of the contract would be 10.5 million euros.
Marin Pongracic will be a new defender for Fiorentina. The Croatian player, who had agreed a deal with Rennes six days ago, has chosen Fiorentina. Fiorentina intervened surprisingly in the last 48 hours after the sale of Nikola Milenkovic to Nottingham Forest. Fiorentina has offered the same figures that led to the agreement between Lecce and Rennes: 15 million euros plus bonuses. For the player, the salary is higher compared to what the Breton club had promised.
Marin Pongračić is set to move to Fiorentina. He has agreed to a contract until 2029 with an annual salary of 2.1 million euros. Lecce will receive a compensation of 14 million euros.
Fiorentina entered the race for Pongračić, offering him a five-year contract with a salary of 2.1 million euros per season. It is assumed that Fiorentina will match Rennes' offer of 16.5 million euros to Lecce.
Fiorentina is closing in on Marin Pongračić.
Fiorentina has approached Pongracic's entourage and is now trying to disrupt the deal. If Fiorentina matches the offer and convinces the player with a promise of a higher salary, a turnaround could occur. Medical examinations with Rennes are scheduled between Wednesday and Thursday.
Fiorentina has shown interest in signing Marin Pongračić from Lecce. Pongračić played 36 matches in Serie A last season and has a contract with Lecce until 2026, with an option to extend for another season.
Marin Pongračić, an irreplaceable defender for Lecce last season, has attracted interest from Fiorentina after his impressive performances in Serie A and the European Championship.
Fiorentina is interested in Marin Pongracic after his excellent season with Lecce and his call-up to the Croatian national team for the European Championship in Germany.
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