One of the transfer bargains of the summer? Germany international Robin Gosens seals permanent Serie A transfer for just €7.5m

Union Berlin are set to receive a €7.5 million transfer fee for the on-loan defender, with kicker reporting that Fiorentina’s qualification for European competitions has no impact on the deal. The Bundesliga side are yet to officially confirm the move, but Gosens has triggered a clause in his loan deal after playing in more than 60% of competitive games this term.

After a mixed spell in Berlin, Gosens has found form at the Serie A club. The left wing-back has recorded six goals and nine assists in 39 competitive appearances this season, helping his side challenge for a European spot in Serie A and reach the last four of the Europa Conference League.

The 30-year-old joined Union Berlin from Inter Milan in the summer of 2023 for €13 million, aiming to boost his chances of making Germany’s Euro 2024 squad. However, following a disappointing season in which Union narrowly avoided relegation, Gosens was not selected by national team coach Julian Nagelsmann for the tournament. He was also left out of the squad for Germany’s Nations League quarter-final against Italy in March. He eventually ended up moving on loan to Fiorentina in August 2024 and is now set to stay in Italy, having previously played for Atalanta.

Fiorentina, currently eighth in the Serie A table, will host La Liga side Real Betis in the second leg of their Conference League tie on Thursday. The Italian side lost the first leg 2-1, giving Betis the advantage and a chance to advance with just a draw. The Italian outfit are looking to reach their third consecutive Conference League final, having lost to Olympiacos and West Ham in the last two years.