Besiktas targets Fabbian at Italiano's request amid Lazio interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Besiktas coach Vincenzo Italiano is pursuing Giovanni Fabbian, currently with Fiorentina, according to Turkish reports. Italiano previously worked with Fabbian at Bologna and is keen for a reunion as he bolsters his squad. Fabbian's contract runs until June 2030 after a recent transfer from Bologna to Fiorentina included an obligation to buy. Lazio has shown interest in the 23-year-old midfielder as well, alongside earlier interest from Sassuolo.
- •Vincenzo Italiano is now coaching Besiktas after leaving Fiorentina.
- •Fabbian played for Bologna before moving to Fiorentina in January 2026.
- •His contract with Fiorentina runs to June 2030.
- •Lazio is also interested in acquiring Fabbian.
- •Besiktas continues to look for Serie A talent for squad reinforcements.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Fabbian targeted by Besiktas on request of Italiano
"Besiktas coach Vincenzo Italiano is eager for a reunion with Giovanni Fabbian, claim reports in Turkiye, though Lazio are also interested in the Fiorentina midfielder.Former Bologna and Viola coach It...
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