Moise Kean is staying put in Europe as Fiorentina accelerate renewal talks just hours left before his release clause expires.
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Kean turns down €20m-per-year Saudi offersFiorentina prepare new contract with increased wagesRelease clause expires this week amid Man Utd interestFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to a report from in Italy, Kean has turned down offers from Saudi Pro League clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Qadsiah. The Italian forward and his agent have decided to prioritise staying in Europe, with Fiorentina now initiating discussions to extend his contract before the expiry of his €52 million (£44m/$56m) release clause on Tuesday.
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Kean’s rejection of the Saudi Arabia offers comes amid interest from Manchester United and other European sides. Fiorentina, keen to retain the 25-year-old, are preparing a contract renewal offer that would increase his annual salary from €2.2m to €4m while removing any release clause in the new deal. Kean had previously been offered €20m (£17m/$21m) per year by Al-Hilal.
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Kean scored 19 goals in 32 games in Serie A last season and has also rejected a €15m (£13m/$16m) bid from Al Qadsiah. He has remained in individual training during his off-season break to maintain his fitness.
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Fiorentina will hope to wrap up Kean’s contract renewal swiftly. United continue to monitor the situation, but no formal approach has been made. Fiorentina open pre-season training next week as they face Grosseto on July 24, and Kean’s future is expected to be resolved before then.
