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Tariq Lamptey Signs for Queens Park Rangers After Fiorentina Exit
7/21/2026, 9:07:37 PM
Transfer Overview
Queens Park Rangers have secured the services of 25-year-old right-back Tariq Lamptey on a free transfer following the mutual termination of his contract with Serie A club Fiorentina in May. The Ghana international will join the Championship side as it prepares for the upcoming season, with the club expecting him to be available for selection in September.
Career Background
Lamptey progressed through Chelsea’s academy before making his Premier League debut against Arsenal in December 2019. He transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion the following month, where he accumulated more than 120 appearances. In the summer of 2023 he moved to Fiorentina, but featured only briefly, logging 25 minutes across two matches before suffering a left-knee anterior cruciate ligament injury in September. The Ghanaian has earned 11 senior caps and represented his nation at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Injury and Rehabilitation
The ACL injury sustained against Como sidelined Lamptey for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Fiorentina’s medical team oversaw his rehabilitation, and the player continues his recovery under QPR’s supervision. The club’s medical staff anticipate that he will regain full fitness in time for the September selection window.
Official Statements
QPR chief executive Christian Nourry said Lamptey chose the club despite interest from other Championship sides and overseas teams, describing the signing as evidence of the “growing potential” of the west-London side.
“I’m excited for the opportunity ahead,” — Tariq Lamptey
Data & Statistics
- Appearances for Brighton: >120
- Fiorentina minutes: 25 (two matches)
- International caps: 11
- World Cup participation: 2022 Qatar tournament
These figures underscore Lamptey’s experience at top-level football and his potential contribution to QPR’s ambitions for the season.
