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“He was considered a star” – Tottenham player disappoints journalist, given 30/100

Radu Dragusin’s spell at Tottenham didn’t go according to plan and the same can now be said for his ongoing stint at Fiorentina. The centre-back sustained a serious knee injury last year that held back his progress in London. Even…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:52 AM
“He was considered a star” – Tottenham player disappoints journalist, given 30/100
Key Things to Know
  • Journalist Luca Calamai rated Tottenham loanee Radu Dragusin's Fiorentina performances at just 30 out of 100.
  • Dragusin joined Fiorentina on an initial loan deal that includes an obligation to buy.
  • Tottenham is set to receive €17.5m from Dragusin's permanent departure if the deal goes through.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Italian journalist Luca Calamai expressed disappointment with Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin, rating his Fiorentina performances at just 30 out of 100. Dragusin, who moved to Fiorentina on an initial loan deal featuring an obligation to buy, has reportedly struggled to regain peak form following a severe knee injury suffered during his spell in London.

Sport Witness reports that Fiorentina's obligation to buy would earn Tottenham €17.5m if triggered. Despite the criticism from Calamai, writer Kaustubh Pandey notes that the 24-year-old Romanian center-back has started every Serie A game this season as he works to establish himself as a defensive leader.

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