🚨 ARENA ALERT: Beto Leaves Everton for Fiorentina in €18m Deal After Zirkzee Snub

Fiorentina have secured an agreement to sign Everton striker Beto in a permanent transfer worth €18 million, with the Portuguese forward set to return to Serie A after Joshua Zirkzee turned down the chance to move to Florence.

The Viola moved quickly in the final hours of the transfer window after their pursuit of Zirkzee stalled, ultimately choosing Beto as the solution to their need for a new striker.

Fiorentina turn to Beto

Fiorentina had been pushing to bring Zirkzee back to Italy, but the Manchester United forward rejected the move as he continued to favour a potential switch to Juventus.

With time running out, Fiorentina abandoned the pursuit and accelerated negotiations for Beto.

The result was an agreement worth €18 million for the Everton striker.

Beto returns to Serie A

The move gives Beto another opportunity in a league where he previously established himself as a dangerous striker.

Before joining Everton, the Portuguese forward spent two seasons with Udinese, scoring 21 goals in 62 appearances in Serie A.

His physical presence and direct style give Fiorentina a different attacking option as they prepare for the remainder of the campaign.

For Beto, the transfer also represents a chance to restart his career in Italy after struggling to establish himself as a regular starter at Everton.

Zirkzee rejection changes everything

The deal is also the latest development in a complicated striker chain involving several clubs.

Fiorentina initially wanted Zirkzee, but the Dutchman was not interested in moving to Florence.

That forced Fiorentina to search for an alternative, while also allowing the club to move forward with Moise Kean's proposed departure to Como.

Beto's arrival effectively clears the way for Kean to leave Fiorentina, with Como preparing a deal that could reach €40 million.

Medical next

Although Fiorentina and Everton have reached an agreement, the final stages still need to be completed.

Beto is expected in Florence for his medical examination, after which the remaining formalities can be completed.

The transfer is therefore at an advanced stage, but the medical remains an important final step.

A new attacking era in Florence

Fiorentina have now found their replacement for Kean while also ending their pursuit of Zirkzee.

Beto brings Serie A experience, physical strength and a proven ability to score goals in Italy.

The pressure will now be on him to reproduce that form in Florence.

Fiorentina wanted Zirkzee. They ended up with Beto — and with the transfer window closing, the Portuguese striker is now set for a return to Serie A.

🔔 ARENA ALERT

Beto → Fiorentina

🟣 From: Everton

🇮🇹 To: Fiorentina

💰 Fee: €18m

📄 Transfer: Permanent

🏥 Medical: Pending

🤝 Agreement: Reached

🚨 Status: ARENA ALERT

Arena Alert: 🔔 Fiorentina have agreed an €18m deal to sign Beto from Everton after Joshua Zirkzee rejected their move.

Fan Debate

🔥 FIRE: Fiorentina have reacted quickly and secured an experienced Serie A striker.

😲 SHOCK: Zirkzee's rejection has completely changed Fiorentina's transfer plans.

⚽ GOAL: Beto's previous Serie A record gives Fiorentina genuine reason for optimism.

👍 LIKE: €18m could prove to be smart business if Beto rediscovers his Udinese form.

💬 COMMENT: Beto now has the perfect opportunity to restart his Serie A story