Rolando Mandragora, the Fiorentina midfielder, is anticipated to depart from the club this summer. Two teams have expressed particular interest in acquiring his services: Bologna from Italy and Real Betis from Spain.
Mandragora`s current contract with Fiorentina is set to expire in June 2026. However, there is a clause that allows for an extension if he participates in at least half of the team`s matches in the upcoming season.
The midfielder, who recently celebrated his 28th birthday, began his career in Genoa`s youth academy. His professional journey has taken him through various Italian clubs, including Pescara, Juventus, Crotone, Udinese, and Torino, before joining Fiorentina in 2022.
Growing Interest in Mandragora
According to reports, Real Betis has shown interest in Mandragora, potentially offering him his first opportunity to play outside of Italy. However, Bologna appears to be the frontrunner in securing his signature.
The prospect of Mandragora joining Bologna is particularly intriguing as it would reunite him with Vincenzo Italiano, his former coach at Fiorentina. The pair had hoped to continue working together when Italiano moved to Stadio Dall`Ara last summer, but circumstances prevented it at the time.
This season, Mandragora has been a key player for Fiorentina, making 43 appearances across all competitions. He has contributed significantly to the team`s performance, scoring nine goals and providing six assists.