Victor Lindelof: Ex-Man United defender in talks over a shock transfer

Victor Lindelof could also be set for a shock reunion after leaving Manchester United as a free agent.

Signed from Benfica below Jose Mourinho in 2017, Lindelof spent eight years at Previous Trafford, enjoying an important position on the again below plenty of completely different managers.

Nevertheless, the Sweden worldwide failed to ascertain himself as a first-team common below Ruben Amorim, who confirmed extra belief in kids Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven.

Accordingly, United didn’t provide the 31-year-old a brand new contract, permitting him to go away the membership on the finish of final season.

Fiorentina making an attempt to signal Lindelof

As per Fabrizio Romano, Fiorentina are “in talks over shock deal” to signal Lindelof.

The Serie A outfit are in negotiations with the veteran central defender’s camp over a free switch this summer time.

The Italian journalist provides that Lindelof additionally has two proposals from the Premier League, with the Swede but to make a last determination on his future. 

Ought to Lindelof determine to maneuver to Florence, he’ll reunite with ex-United primary David de Gea, who joined the Italian outfit in 2024.

They shared the dressing room for six years in Manchester.

De Gea has been an enormous success at Fiorentina

The Spaniard was additionally launched by United after falling down the pecking order in 2023. It took him a 12 months to discover a appropriate membership. After transferring to Fiorentina, De Gea rapidly grew to become the aspect’s primary shot-stopper.

His spectacular performances in Italy’s high flight have even led to shock ideas that United wish to carry him again to the Theatre of Goals. Nevertheless, dependable journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed De Gea has no need to go away Fiorentina in the mean time. 

Regardless, United proceed to seek for a brand new goalkeeper, having held talks with Royal Antwerp over a transfer for Senne Lammens.

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