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Fiorentina defender Pietro Comuzzo has reportedly snubbed a transfer to Al-Hilal, turning into the third Serie A participant to reject a proposal from the Saudi facet.

Fiorentina and Italy defender Comuzzo has rejected the prospect to hitch Simone Inzaghi at Al-Hilal, in keeping with Firenzeviola

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In line with the report, representatives of the Saudi facet contacted the defender’s agent after the top of the season, however Comuzzo ended negotiations earlier than they may even begin, as he knowledgeable his brokers that he was unwilling to hitch Al-Hilal.

Comuzzo third Serie A participant to snub Al-Hilal

UDINE, ITALY – MAY 25: Pietro Comuzzo of Fiorentina (#15) scores his crew’s second objective with a backheel throughout the Serie A match between Udinese and Fiorentina at Stadio Friuli on Could 25, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Timothy Rogers/Getty Photos)

Victor Osimhen and Theo Hernandez have made the identical determination, though each gamers acquired substantial presents from the membership earlier than turning them down.

Al-Hilal have not too long ago appointed ex-Inter coach Inzaghi and have opened talks for Roma defender Angelino.

The summer time switch window for Serie A golf equipment begins in July, however Juventus and Inter, who take part within the Membership World Cup, can already register new signings till June 10.

Simone Inzaghi is the brand new coach of Al-Hilal (@AlHilal_FC)

Within the meantime, the highest groups in Europe are already shaping up for subsequent season, and followers are already trying to find the to make their predictions for 2025-26. Absolutely, Comuzzo might be within the dialog once more because the promising centre-back has additionally been linked with Milan, Juventus and Napoli.

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Regardless of curiosity from just a few prime golf equipment, Comuzzo’s keep at Fiorentina can’t be dominated out because the 20-year-old not too long ago

Comuzzo collected 44 Fiorentina appearances throughout all competitions in 2024-25, scoring one objective.

His optimistic performances on the Stadio Franchi additionally earned him two Italy call-ups, though he hasn’t but been given his Azzurri debut.

What Italy mentioned after first Italy call-up

UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 11: Theo Hernandez of AC Milan throughout the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)

“Each child enjoying soccer and watching the nationwide crew on TV desires of turning into like them,” Comuzzo mentioned in November, after his first Italy call-up.

“Coming right here is the largest dream I may have fulfilled. I haven’t celebrated. I’ve carried out nothing particular.

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“I’ve acquired many messages, however the nicest one was from my father. I’ve spoken to lots of my ex-coaches, and I’ll at all times be thankful for their assist in reaching the nationwide crew.

“The ‘Inno di Mameli’ [Italy’s national anthem] is one of the best on the earth, and it makes you’re feeling the significance and great thing about this nation. Singing it on the pitch is one of the best factor I may think about.

“I really feel comfy with man-marking. I like duels. It’s what I like probably the most, however I don’t need to restrict myself, I need to enhance technically and within the build-up. I need to be taught from Bastoni and Calafiori and develop into an entire defender.”