Tariq Lamptey released by Fiorentina after ACL horror

Tariq Lamptey and his time at Fiorentina has ended in a painful way. The former Chelsea and Brighton defender arrived in Italy hoping for a fresh start, but injuries once again changed everything. Now, after only 25 minutes on the pitch, his contract has officially been terminated.

Tariq Lamptey : A move filled with hope

The signing of Tariq Lamptey by Fiorentina in 2025 was seen by many fans as a way for the player’s career to get back on track. The Ghana National team player, had already displayed signs of brilliance while playing in England. Lamptey’s pace and ability to drive forward from deep made him one of the most exciting young full-backs in England.

According to transfermarket, Fiorentina signed him on a long term deal after paying around 3 million euros to Brighton. The Italian club believed he could become an important player in their squad. Lamptey also saw the move as a chance to leave behind years of injury problems in the Premier League. This fresh chapter was supposed to be his way of leaving the past behind.

Before that, Lamptey had already built a strong reputation as a young talent. He came through Chelsea’s football academy and later moved to Brighton for more first team football. There used to be a time when many people believed in him. He could have become one of the best attacking full backs in all of England.

Tariq Lamptey’s senior career club stats, as per FotMob,

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Disastrous injury for Tariq Lamptey on Fiorentina

Sadly, things went wrong very quickly in Italy. Lamptey made only a 3 minute substitute appearance against Napoli before starting a match against Como. That game lasted just 25 minutes for him before disaster struck and took him out. The defender suffered a serious ACL injury, one of the hardest injuries for any footballer to recover from.

The setback ruled him out for the rest of the season and completely stopped his progress at Fiorentina. This put an end his match appearance. In total, Lamptey played only 25 minutes for the club. According to GiveMeSport, the agreement to separate was mutual. This means that both the player and the club accepted that it was best for them to part ways.

This was not the first time injuries had damaged Lamptey’s career. During his years at Brighton, he also missed many matches because of knee and hamstring problems. Even though he often impressed when fit, his body never allowed him to play regularly for long periods.

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What is next for the young talent?

Lamptey is now a free agent and faces a very uncertain future. At only 25 years old, he still has time to rebuild his career, but recovering from another major injury will not be easy. Many football fans online reacted with sadness after hearing the news. Some supporters said Lamptey could have become a top level player if injuries had not impacted his career.

Others remembered how dangerous and exciting he looked during his best Brighton performances. The biggest challenge for Lamptey now is staying healthy. Clubs may still admire his talent, but teams will also worry about his fitness record. For now, his focus will likely be on recovery before thinking about his next move.

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Author’s Opinion

It is hard not to feel sorry for Tariq Lamptey. Every time he starts building momentum, another injury stops him. Football fans have seen his talent before, and many will still hope he gets one more chance to finally enjoy a healthy and stable career.

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Aarya Sikder

Aarya Sikder is a Football Writer at Six Sports, contributing articles on football match developments, player performances, and news from across the football world. His work focuses on delivering engaging and informative coverage that keeps readers updated on key events and emerging storylines in the sport.

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