Official: Lazio Loan Milan Badelj to Fiorentina

Lazio’s Milan Badelj has joined Serie A side Fiorentina on loan ahead of the 2019/20 season. After reporting that the Croatian 30-year-old midfielder was close to returning to the side just a few days ago – after just a single season in Rome –  the Biancocelesti and Viola announced the officialty of the transfer in a statement on their social media profiles.

Lazio

S.S. Lazio have reached an agreement with ACF Fiorentina for the loan of Milan Badelj until June 30th, 2020.”

Fiorentina

Milan Badelj is back. Back in Florence and back in Viola. Back with pride, experience and a sense of belonging. And the desire to win over the fans.

As reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, his transfer will be a loan at – €1 million – with a right of redemption set at €4 million. Failing to adapt to Simone Inzaghi style of play, Badelj will be hoping to rebound this year to prove his worth; it is worth mentioning that, unless he picks up an injury, he will be a starter for Fiorentina and that the club will likely pay the redemption clause.