The latest Victor Lindelof transfer news has revealed that the former Man United star is wanted by Fiorentina, FootItalia can exclusively reveal.
Lindelof left the Red Devils in June upon the expiration of his contract. The 30-year-old spent eight years with the English Premier League giants.
During his time at Old Trafford, Lindelof won the 2024 FA Cup as well as the 2023 EFL Cup. He was also part of the roster who came runners-up in the 2021 and 2025 Europa League.
Signed under Jose Mourinho in 2017, Lindelof made the final of his 284 appearances on the last day of the campaign in a 2-0 home win over Aston Villa.
Lindelof paid a fitting tribute to the United faithful as the curtain closed on his time in Manchester. Now, the Viola are seeking to sign the Swede on a free transfer.
Victor Lindelof Transfer News – De Gea Reunion In Florence?
In November, it was reported that Juventus were considering a move for Man United defender Victor Lindelof. The Old Lady’s affections have since cooled whereas Fiorentina’s has heightened.
FootItalia insiders have been told that former team-mate David De Gea is acting as a middleman to get Lindelof to sign for the Florence-based side.
The duo have a very positive relationship from their time at Man United. Over the years, Lindelof has often praised De Gea and vice versa.
A potential reunion is gathering traction with Lindelof open to joining his friend at the Stadio Artemio Franchi for the 2025-26 campaign. However, the Sweden captain will need to take a pay cut in order to sign.
At United, Lindelof banked €139k per week. That is far more than current top earner De Gea. The Spaniard earns approximately €73k per week so Lindelof can expect to earn similar to fit into the Viola’s budget.
What Positions Can Victor Lindelof Play?
It’s expected that former head coach Stefano Pioli will fill the vacant role at Fiorentina next season. As a former defender himself, he’ll know all about the qualities and attributes Lindelof can bring to the table.
The Sweden international plays predominantly as a centre-back. However, he is also comfortable playing as right-back and left-back.
His experience and versatility will be vital as the Viola aim to break into the top four next season. They’ll also be participating in the Conference League again. Assuming they progress through the qualifying stages.
How Many Appearances Did Victor Lindelof Make For Man United?
During his eight years with Man United, Victor Lindelof made a total of 284 appearances for the Red Devils. 194 of those came in the Premier League with a further 26 coming in the Champions League.
During his time at Old Trafford, Lindelof kept a total of 49 Premier League clean sheets. He also chipped in with four goals and five assists in England’s elite division.
According to the best Crypto betting sites, Lindelof’s odds have shortened on a move to Fiorentina to link up with friend and former team-mate David De Gea.
