Atalanta’s Bid for Robin Gosens Rejected by Fiorentina

Atalanta tried to sign German left-back Robin Gosens, their main target this transfer window. But their first offer of €12 million was rejected by Fiorentina, who see Gosens as very important to their team.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Atalanta made an official offer of €12 million for Gosens this week, but Fiorentina quickly rejected it. Fiorentina think Gosens is a vital player for them, so they are not ready to sell him for that amount. Reports say that Atalanta are still interested and might come back with a higher offer. However, with Fiorentina wanting to keep Gosens, it could be hard for Atalanta to get the deal done at an acceptable price.

HOW HAS GOSENS BEEN PERFORMING?

Gosens joined Fiorentina at the beginning of the season after a stint with Union Berlin. He has become a regular starter for the team, playing in around 35 matches across all competitions. Gosens has contributed defensively and offensively, scoring 3 goals and providing 5 assists as a left-wing-back. Fiorentina are fighting for a place in European competitions, after finishing sixth in the Serie A table and qualifying for this season’s Conference League, and Gosens’ excellent performances have caught Atalanta’s attention. Last season, Fiorentina finished sixth in Serie A, qualifying for the Conference League, which underlines the competitive nature of this season’s race for European spots.

WHAT IS NEXT?

Atalanta are planning their next steps, including possibly increasing their offer to secure Gosens’ services before the window closes. In the meantime, Fiorentina have important games coming up, starting with a crucial league fixture against newly promoted Pisa that could have a big impact on their European qualification hopes. Gosens, given his importance to the team, is expected to feature in that match.