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Fiorentina agree deal to sign Wilfried Gnonto on loan from Leeds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:15 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Fiorentina agree deal to sign Wilfried Gnonto on loan from Leeds

Summary

Fiorentina have reached an agreement with Leeds United to sign forward Wilfried Gnonto on a season-long loan. The deal reportedly includes an option for the Serie A club to purchase the 13-time Italy international. Fiorentina are expected to cover the player's full salary during the loan spell. Gnonto, who spent eight years in the Inter academy system as a youth player, has yet to make a senior appearance in Serie A. The 22-year-old scored 23 goals in 147 appearances for Leeds over the past four seasons. He is expected to arrive in Tuscany to complete a medical examination and finalize the contract by Monday evening.

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•Fiorentina will pay the full salary for the duration of the loan.
•The agreement includes an option for Fiorentina to buy the player.
•Gnonto is expected to finalize the transfer in Tuscany by Monday evening.
•The forward has recorded 23 goals over four seasons at Leeds United.

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11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Gnonto set for first Serie A experience as Fiorentina agree deal with Leeds

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Italy international Wilfried Gnonto is set for his first experience in Serie A as Fiorentina have reportedly agreed a deal to sign him on a season-long loan deal from Premier League club Leeds United....
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