Ekhbary News Agency | 15 May 2024
Torino, Italy – Torino Football Club has decisively strengthened its roster, securing two pivotal midfield talents: Daniel Braganca from Sporting Lisbon and Rolando Mandragora from Fiorentina. This significant double acquisition follows the earlier confirmation of Rafik Belghali’s definitive transfer from Hellas Verona, underscoring a period of intense activity for the Granata under coach Ignazio Abate. For what it's worth, these strategic moves highlight Torino's ambition to significantly strengthen its core ahead of the new season.
Braganca Joins on Loan with Future Obligation
Portuguese midfielder Daniel Braganca, a 1999-born talent, arrives at Torino from Sporting Lisbon through a loan agreement that includes an obligation to buy. The initial loan fee is set at one million euros, with an additional four million euros plus a bonus required to finalize the permanent transfer at the season’s conclusion. Braganca, who demonstrated his scoring prowess with six goals in fourteen appearances for Sporting last season, has already landed at Malpensa airport and is poised to sign a contract extending until 2030. His integration is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to Torino’s central play.
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Mandragora Reinforces Midfield Amid Gineitis's Potential Exit
Further bolstering the midfield, Rolando Mandragora, born in 1997, is also set to join Torino from Fiorentina, committing to the club until 2029. These crucial midfield additions, alongside the previously secured Fitz-Jim, signify a comprehensive restructuring of the team’s central department. Concurrently, director Petrachi is actively working to optimize the squad size; Lithuanian midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, who featured in 29 matches last season, has reportedly drawn concrete interest from Scottish club Celtic, which is pushing for a swift agreement with the Cairo-led team. Gineitis’s potential departure could further refine Torino's lineup as the transfer market accelerates.
