Rabat – Morocco’s rising star Amir Richardson is expected to join Italian club Fiorentina.
Renowned Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano reported on Thursday that Fiorentina reached a transfer deal withFrench club Stade de Reims on Richardson.
“Deal in place for free in excess of €10m, as called by @CyrilOlives,” the journalist wrote, noting that final details “to be sorted then he will be set for medical tests.”
Reports last week said Tottenham Hotspur is also seeking to add Richardson to its lineup.
On August 5, sports news outlets said the club’s manager Ange Postecoglou is interested in the Atlas Lion and has put him on his summer transfer shortlist.
Foot Mercato reported that the Atlas Lion is being “closely followed” by the club.
Interest in the Moroccan football player sparked after the young player delivered spectacular and outstanding appearances with Morocco during the 2024 Olympic Games.
Morocco made it to the semifinals but lost to Spain 2-1. However, for their third-place game against Egypt, Morocco won the bronze medal, becoming the first Arab country to clinch a bronze medal and a podium finish in Olympic football.
The Atlas Lions earned their bronze medal with a commanding 6-0 victory over the Egypt on Thursday.
During their 2024 Olympic campaign, Morocco scored a total of 17 goals across six matches.
