TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 16 Sept 2026
Gnonto: I Needed Fiorentina After Tough Leeds Spell
Wilfried Gnonto opens up on his deadline-day move to Fiorentina, admitting he missed Italy during his time at Leeds United.
W. Gnonto
player
Player
Wilfried Gnonto
Position
Forward
From
Leeds United
To
Fiorentina
Fee
Loan for €1m with €15m option to buy
What happened. Wilfried Gnonto completed a deadline-day transfer to Fiorentina from Leeds United. The move was reportedly a loan for €1m with an option to buy for a further €15m at the end of the season.
- Gnonto admitted he missed Italy and needed a change after a poor season with Leeds.
- He is grateful to Roberto Mancini for giving him his Italy debut.
- The transfer was late because Leeds wanted a replacement first.
“I needed something different, as last season was not positive.”
— Wilfried Gnonto
Gnonto hopes to impress for Fiorentina and earn a recall to the Italy national team.
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