Italian journalists criticize Radu Drăgușin after his performances for Fiorentina

Radu Drăgușin is being criticized by Italian journalists for his performances at Fiorentina, shortly after returning to Serie A. The Romanian defender was loaned this summer from Tottenham, and the Florence-based club is paying 1.5 million euros for the loan. For a permanent transfer, Fiorentina would be expected to pay an additional 17.5 million euros.

The Italian press notes that Drăgușin has so far failed to live up to expectations, receiving particular praise only for his performance in the match against Napoli. Journalists reproach him for uncertainty when reading the game, positioning problems, and difficulties in dealing with opposing attacks.

The criticism comes at a difficult time for Fiorentina. The team is 18th out of 20 in Serie A and has conceded 17 goals, the worst defensive record in the league. The Italians believe that Drăgușin must demonstrate consistency and become a pillar of the defense, rather than merely producing occasional good performances.

Having returned to Italy after two and a half years at Tottenham, the Romanian international earns a net salary of 2.8 million euros per season at Fiorentina, valid until 2027. According to the local press, he is the club's second-highest-paid player, after David De Gea.