Fiorentina have made a late attempt to secure the services of Croatian defender Marin Pongracic, who was expected to join Rennes. The French club had already finalized paperwork with Lecce, Pongracic’s current team, and was anticipating the player’s arrival on Wednesday, July 17, for medical examinations.
However, Fiorentina has entered the race, hoping to convince Pongracic to don the purple jersey instead. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the Italian club believes that the Croatian defender may prefer to remain in Italy, where he has been playing for Lecce.
Just hours ago, Rennes’ sporting director Massara held a video conference with Pongracic, during which the player expressed his willingness to join the French side. Now, the question remains whether Pongracic will honor his agreement with Rennes or choose to stay in Italy with Fiorentina.
Pongracic has had a solid season, making 38 appearances for Lecce across Serie A and Coppa Italia. Additionally, he represented Croatia in two matches during Euro 2024.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on Pongracic’s decision, which could significantly impact both Rennes’ and Fiorentina’s defensive plans for the upcoming season. The next few hours will be crucial in determining where the Croatian defender will play his football in the 2024/2025 season.
