Tariq Lamptey Issues First Message Since Fiorentina Departure
· YEN.com.gh News · Join- Tariq Lamptey broke his silence after ACF Fiorentina terminated his contract following a serious ACL injury
- The Ghana defender admitted he was disappointed not to make the impact he hoped for in Italy but thanked Fiorentina fans for their support
- Lamptey missed 234 days and 45 matches after suffering the injury during his first start for the Serie A club
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Tariq Lamptey has finally spoken out after ACF Fiorentina terminated his contract with immediate effect following the devastating ACL injury that ruined his time in Italy.
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In an emotional farewell message, the Ghana defender admitted his frustration at being unable to make the impact he had hoped for while also thanking the club and supporters for standing by him during a difficult period.
“I was truly excited to play at Franchi, to wear this shirt, and to help the team on the pitch and give the fans something to cheer for,” Lamptey wrote.
The 25-year-old explained that although injuries prevented him from achieving those goals, he remained grateful for the experience in Florence and the support he received throughout his stay with the Serie A club.
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Lamptey joined Fiorentina from Brighton & Hove Albion last year but endured a nightmare spell almost immediately.
After making a short substitute appearance, the defender suffered a serious ACL injury during his first start for the club after landing awkwardly and being forced off early in the match.
He never played for Fiorentina again and went on to miss 234 days and 45 matches during his recovery process.
Before moving to Italy, Lamptey made 122 appearances for Brighton and also featured three times for Chelsea at senior level.
The Ghana international is now expected to begin searching for a new club as he attempts to rebuild his career after another major injury setback.
During his spell with Fiorentina, Lamptey made 11 appearances across all competitions and provided one assist before his season was cut short by injury.
Source: YEN.com.gh