Fiorentina sign Tariq Lamptey from Brighton in €6M deal

Italian Serie A club Fiorentina have completed the signing of Ghana international Tariq Lamptey from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal reportedly worth €6 million, including performance-related add-ons.

Lamptey joins the Intalian Clu on a four year deal.

Lamptey, 24, will wear the number 48 jersey in Florence and is expected to provide cover for Brazilian full-back Dodô, while his ability to operate on both flanks offers Vincenzo Italiano greater tactical flexibility.

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The defender endured an injury-plagued 2024/25 season at Brighton, which restricted him to just 15 appearances, though he still managed to score twice and register a number of assists.

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His absence from the Seagulls’ opening matchday squads this season signalled the club’s readiness to part ways with him.

Since arriving at Brighton from Chelsea in 2020, Lamptey has featured in more than 100 matches across competitions, earning a reputation for his pace, work rate, and versatility on the flank.

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On the international stage, Lamptey is set to rejoin the Black Stars ahead of Ghana’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Chad and Mali later this month.

The move to Fiorentina marks a fresh chapter in Lamptey’s career, giving him the chance to revive his form and make an impact in one of Europe’s most competitive leagues.