Fiorentina fans are reveling in the joy of having a prolific striker once again, a sensation that had almost been forgotten in Florence. The arrival of Moise Kean from Juventus for a total of 18 million euros initially raised eyebrows, with some skeptics viewing it as another questionable deal with the Turin giants. However, Kean’s performances have silenced the critics and reignited the passion in Florence.
Calciomercato detail how the comparison with Dusan Vlahovic, who left Fiorentina for Juventus in January 2022 for over 80 million euros, is inevitable. Interestingly, after 12 rounds in the 2021/22 season, Vlahovic had scored eight goals – the exact tally Kean has achieved in the current Serie A campaign. Kean has also added four more goals in national team and Conference League matches, an impressive feat for a player discarded by Juventus without hesitation.
This turn of events has left some at Juventus potentially regretting their decision, as Kean now sits ahead of Vlahovic in the Serie A top scorers list. For Fiorentina, it’s a welcome change after seasons of struggling with less prolific strikers like Piatek, Cabral, Nzola, and Jovic.
The Viola faithful are not only enjoying Kean’s performances but also their team’s excellent position in the league table. In retrospect, Kean’s transfer fee seems like a bargain, especially when compared to the sum Juventus paid for Vlahovic. This successful deal has helped heal the wounds left by Vlahovic’s departure two years ago.
As Fiorentina continues to thrive with Kean leading the line, the club and its supporters find themselves in the unusual position of thanking Juventus for what has turned out to be an exceptional piece of business.
