Ghana international Tariq Lamptey is focused on rebuilding his career after recovering from the serious ACL injury that cut short his spell with Italian side ACF Fiorentina.
The 25-year-old defender is currently a free agent after parting ways with Fiorentina, bringing an end to a difficult chapter that never truly got off the ground.
Lamptey joined the Serie A outfit in 2025 on a three-year contract after leaving English football, where he had established himself with both Chelsea FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
His move to Italy was expected to provide a new challenge and a fresh opportunity to showcase his talents, but a combination of limited opportunities and injury problems prevented him from making a significant impact.
The right-back managed only two appearances for Fiorentina, accumulating just 25 minutes of playing time before suffering the ACL injury that sidelined him for an extended period.
After months of rehabilitation, Lamptey has now returned to full training and is working hard to regain his sharpness as he searches for a new club ahead of the 2026/27 season.
His recovery comes at a crucial stage of his career, with the defender eager to put a frustrating period behind him and return to regular football.
While he was not included in Ghana’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lamptey remains determined to fight his way back into the Black Stars setup once he secures a new club and returns to competitive action.
The 25-year-old defender is currently a free agent after parting ways with Fiorentina, bringing an end to a difficult chapter that never truly got off the ground.
Lamptey joined the Serie A outfit in 2025 on a three-year contract after leaving English football, where he had established himself with both Chelsea FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
His move to Italy was expected to provide a new challenge and a fresh opportunity to showcase his talents, but a combination of limited opportunities and injury problems prevented him from making a significant impact.
The right-back managed only two appearances for Fiorentina, accumulating just 25 minutes of playing time before suffering the ACL injury that sidelined him for an extended period.
After months of rehabilitation, Lamptey has now returned to full training and is working hard to regain his sharpness as he searches for a new club ahead of the 2026/27 season.
His recovery comes at a crucial stage of his career, with the defender eager to put a frustrating period behind him and return to regular football.
While he was not included in Ghana’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lamptey remains determined to fight his way back into the Black Stars setup once he secures a new club and returns to competitive action.