Fiorentina mutually ends Lamptey contract

Fiorentina announced on Monday that the club has mutually terminated the contract of Ghana international Tariq Lamptey after the 25-year-old defender played just 25 minutes in the 2025-26 Serie A season.

Lamptey joined Fiorentina from Brighton and Hove Albion last summer in a 6 million euro transfer, signing a deal that was set to run until 2029. His time in Italy began promisingly with a four-minute substitute appearance in the Viola's season-opening 3-1 home defeat to Napoli in September 2025. A week later, he made his first start against Como at Stadio Artemio Franchi, but suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament just 22 minutes into the 2-1 loss. He has not featured since, missing the subsequent 34 league matches while undergoing rehabilitation.

"ACF Fiorentina announces that Tariq Lamptey’s contract with the club has been terminated by mutual consent," the club stated on its website. Lamptey echoed the amicable split in a social media post, expressing gratitude for his brief stint. "I was truly excited to play at Il Franchi, to wear this shirt, and to help the team on the pitch and give the fans something to cheer for," he wrote. "I’m grateful for the experience and...