Italian Serie A side Fiorentina have confirmed the signing of Ghana international Tariq Lamptey from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.
The deal is reportedly worth £6 million, including potential add-ons. Lamptey will don the number 48 jersey and is expected to serve as a backup to Brazilian defender Dodo.
The 23-year-old’s 2024/25 season at Brighton was hampered by recurring injuries, limiting him to just 15 appearances. Despite this, he contributed two goals and several assists.
Lamptey was not included in Brighton’s matchday squads for the season opener fixtures against Fulham, Everton, and Oxford United, indicating the club’s intention to offload him this summer.
Since joining Brighton from Chelsea in 2020, Lamptey made 104 appearances, scoring three goals and showcasing his versatility on the flank.
He is now set to link up with his Black Stars teammates for Ghana’s upcoming Matchday 7 and 8 fixtures of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali later this month.
