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Fiorentina Terminates Lamptey's Contract After Injury-Limited Tenure
5/12/2026, 11:05:16 PM
Contract Termination After Minimal Playtime
ACF Fiorentina announced on 12 May 2026 that Tariq Lamptey’s contract was terminated by mutual consent. The decision follows a season in which Lamptey accumulated only 25 minutes of play – four minutes as a substitute against Napoli and a 22-minute start against Como before sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture that ended his involvement with the club.
Lamptey's Injury-Plagued Career
Lamptey rose through the Chelsea academy, debuting in the Premier League in 2019 against Arsenal. He moved to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2020, making 119 appearances over five seasons. His Brighton spell was marred by injuries, including five issues in 2020/21 that caused 36 missed matches and a total of 60 missed matches over the next four seasons. In summer 2025 he transferred to Fiorentina for €6 million on a three-year contract, but his injury record continued, culminating in an ACL tear.
Transfer Details and Playing Statistics
- Transfer fee: €6 million (summer 2025)
- Total minutes for Fiorentina: 25 (4 min sub, 22 min start)
- Days missed due to injury in career: 981
- Total recorded injuries: 15
Official Statements & Responses
Fiorentina confirmed the mutual termination, noting respect for Lamptey’s professionalism and that he is free to seek a new club. The Ghana Football Association gave no comment on his national-team status.
Criticism & Concerns
Commentators called Lamptey’s Florence spell a “disappointing chapter” that added to a “growing list of injury problems.” They warned that his limited recent play jeopardises Ghana’s squad selection for the 2026 World Cup, questioning whether he can regain full fitness in time.
Conflicting Reports & Information Gaps
All sources agree on the 25-minute total appearance figure and the ACL injury. However, details such as the exact medical prognosis, any financial settlement beyond mutual consent, and the Ghana FA’s official stance remain undisclosed.
Future Prospects and World Cup Implications
The summer transfer window opens on 15 June 2026, allowing Lamptey to sign with any club. His ability to secure regular minutes before the World Cup will likely shape Ghana coach Otto Addo’s final squad, as the Black Stars aim to finalise their roster in the weeks before the tournament.
Verbatim Quotes
- “ACF Fiorentina announces that Tariq Lamptey’s contract with the club has been terminated by mutual consent,” — ACF Fiorentina
- “??? Fiorentina terminate Tariq Lamptey’s contract with immediate effect after only 25 mins played at the club.” — News report
- “His night ended after just 22 minutes when he suffered a devastating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.” — Match report
- “Following his knee injury for Fiorentina, Lamptey has spent 981 days of his professional career on the sidelines due to injury, missing 148 games for his club during that time.” — Transfermarkt data
