Nastasic closer to Fiorentina switch

Matija Nastasic is eager for a return to Fiorentina, claim reports in Italy and Germany, but Schalke 04 are still trying to agree the fee.

It would be a return for the 28-year-old defender, who already wore the Viola jersey in 2011-12 before his move to Manchester City.

His contract with Schalke is due to expire at the end of this season and he should be allowed to leave for a nominal fee.

According to Sky Sport Italia and Sky Sports Germany, there were more talks between the clubs today and Nastasic has already agreed personal terms with Fiorentina.

There’s no deal yet on the fee, as Schalke could even let him leave for free by terminating the contract early by mutual consent.

It’s reported there are still some details to be clarified, but the move is largely considered to be imminent.

The defender has been at Schalke 04 since January 2015, leaving Manchester City initially on loan.

#Schalke – heute wurde verhandelt… #Nastasic und #Florenz sind sich einig, es gibt aber mit #S04 noch „Kleinigkeiten“ zu klären, so sagt man uns aus Italien. Alles dazu ab 6 im Transfer Update auf #SSN

— Dirk g. Schlarmann (@Sky_Dirk) August 2, 2021