Negotiations between Fiorentina and Brighton have progressed swiftly, culminating in a near-complete agreement for Tariq Lamptey. The reported transfer fee is €6 million plus bonuses, and Lamptey is expected to sign a four-year contract. Brighton have allowed the 24-year-old to leave after he ceased to be a clear first-choice option. Lamptey rose through Chelsea's academy and initially appeared a promising talent, but his development has stalled. Fiorentina offers the opportunity for regular playing time and confidence rebuilding to revive his career at top level. Official confirmation from Fiorentina is expected soon.
Exclusive confirmed, eight days later: On Friday, August 22nd, I was told that the possibility of Tariq Lamptey joining Fiorentina for the right flank, the popular alternative to Dodo, had surprisingly emerged. Since then, negotiations have been heating up; a few days ago, we added that the final details were being ironed out with Brighton, and last night, that a full agreement had been reached with the talented full-back.
Now we're just down to the final details of the deal: 6 million plus bonuses to the English club for the 2000-born full-back, who will sign on a four-year contract. Lamptey has been allowed to leave Brighton as he no longer looks to be the clear first choice for the Seagulls, and it will be interesting to see if he can revive his career at Fiorentina.
Lamptey looked an exciting prospect a few years ago, having come up through Chelsea's academy, but without breaking into their first-team. It looked like Brighton had signed a real gem when they first brought Lamptey in, but it's fair to say the 24-year-old now looks like his development has stalled a bit. Fiorentina could be a good move for him to ensure he plays more regularly and gets his full confidence back to show what he's really capable of at the highest level.
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