Algeria- and Belgium-qualified right-back Rafik Belghali of Hellas Verona is reportedly attracting interest from Serie A rivals Fiorentina as speculation grows over his future.
The 24-year-old defender, valued at €7.00m on Transfermarkt, has emerged as a potential target for the Florence club, with the move currently listed with an unspecified probability (“?”) and no confirmed contract expiry date at Verona. That uncertainty has prompted talk that Belghali could yet run down his deal in Italy and test the market as a free agent in a future window if no agreement is reached.
Belghali, who stands out for his versatility on the right flank, has built his reputation in Serie A with Verona, operating primarily as a right-back. His development in Italy’s top flight has pushed his valuation into the mid-range bracket for full-backs, a fee that would fit Fiorentina’s recent strategy of recruiting players with resale potential rather than established, high-cost stars.
The defender’s recent form has kept him in the spotlight. In his latest outing for Hellas Verona, he featured in Serie A against [opponent not specified in data] earlier this month, a match played before this rumour surfaced on 24 June 2026. While specific statistics from that game are not detailed in the available data, his regular involvement has underpinned growing interest from clubs within the division.
Born in 2002 and eligible for both Algeria and Belgium, Belghali fits the modern profile of an attack-minded full-back, with his experience in a major European league enhancing his appeal. Should a deal with Fiorentina materialise, the move could mark the next step in his rise, offering a larger platform in Serie A to shape his reputation and push his career towards the European stage.
