Many will remember Moise Kean from his struggles in the Premier League but, in Italy, the forward has redefined himself as one of the league’s hottest properties.
The Italian joined Fiorentina at the start of the season following spells at Juventus, Everton and PSG, and has gone on to score 16 goals in Serie A this term.
It marks a stunning turnaround in the career of the promising forward after struggling to find form in front of goal during his years in Merseyside and Turin.
Kean spent two years at Everton – scoring just four times – but was only involved in their first-team set-up for his debut year after getting loaned to PSG in 2020–21.
Since leaving the Toffees, however, Kean has found a new lease of life in Italy after coming through a string of difficulties both on and off the pitch.
Reports in January claimed that the forward was involved in a love triangle with two women however the situation is now, seemingly, resolved.
Fiorentina star Moise Kean has become one of the most prolific forwards in Europe this year
The former Everton flop has rediscovered his best form since making a move to Italy
Reports claimed Kean was in a love triangle with India Noelle (left) and Federica Fornasiero
Federica Fornasiero, a marketing specialist at Novara, and India Noelle, an influencer, had both been seen attending Kean’s matches and at events which he was at.
Fornasiero had been pictured at matches when Kean was playing and relaxing by a pool which looked identical to one which the striker had posted online.
Noelle, meanwhile, had been spotted at the same restaurant the Kean attended and posted a video on TikTok with the caption: ‘my [heart emoji] is in [Italian flag]’.
Furthermore, eagle-eyed fans noticed that selfies taken by both Fornasiero and Noelle appeared to have been captured in the same bathroom – believed to be Kean’s.
Fans have speculated that Kean had been dating Fornasiero since August last year after she shared a photo in the striker’s Lamborghini. Months after, Noelle shared a picture inside the same car.
Now, however, it seems as though Kean has made his decision between the two women after posting a close up shot of her face in his latest dump on Instagram.
At the start of the month, the 25-year-old shared the close up photo, among a number of others, which showed Noelle with her hand raised above her face.
Meanwhile, after struggling at Everton, Kean made a return to Juventus – the side who he left to join the Toffees – in a bid to recapture his best form in front of goal.
Internet sleuths pieced spotted that Noelle had posted a picture on TikTok that mirrored the restaurant which Kean had been in at the time
Fornasiero, meanwhile, had previously shared pictures as she seemingly supported Kean
However Kean shared a close up shot of Noelle’s face – seemingly confirming their relationship
However, things did not pan out the way in which the Italian star had envisioned and across 102 appearances for the side in three years, he scored just 14 goals.
During his time at Juventus, he was labelled ‘lazy and irritating’ by Italian outlets – with one claiming that ‘every time Allegri gives him a chance, he wastes it’.
His struggles in attack lead the Old Lady to selling Kean for the second time in his career, with league rivals Fiorentina the side who were willing to take a chance.
In the end, it’s paid dividends for Raffaele Palladino’s side – with the striker going on to score 20 goals across 34 appearances for the Serie A side.
So, what changed? Well, according to his brother, Kean is reaping the rewards of a change in environment, among a number of other things.
In an interview with Pentasport, Kean’s brother Giovanni said: ‘In Florence he immediately perceived trust, it was what he needed.
‘At Juventus we expected greater consideration, but Fiorentina immediately convinced us of the project. He needed a place like Florence.
‘He is doing very well. He is a very reserved person, he rarely opens up to people or goes around the city.
Those close to Kean have attributed his recent form to the new environment around him
In total, the 25-year-old has scored 21 goals across 35 matches in all competitions this year
‘In Florence he likes the warmth of the people and compared to Turin he already goes out more. He is really doing well/ Are they eating their hands in Turin? I was looking for the right word to say their d***!’
Plenty of Italian outlets have begun singing Kean’s praises in their recent coverage, with Gazetta claiming that ‘the child prodigy has become a man’ since his move.
In a separate piece by the outlet, they looked to uncover the reasons behind Kean’s tremendous form and, similarly to his brother, believe that Florence is the answer.
The outlet claim Kean has found a ‘family, love and trust’ with the Serie A side and that, in turn, has brought his prolific form in front of goal for Fiorentina.
However, despite the turnaround in form for Kean, he has also faced some difficulties since making the move to Fiorentina.
Last month, the former Everton and Juventus star was taken to hospital after going down off the ball during Fiorentina’s late 1-0 defeat against Hellas Verona.
Kean was taken to hospital after going down off the ball in Fiorentina’s clash with Hellas Verona
Players called for medical aid after the Italy star went down for a second time during the match
Kean’s collapse came after the striker was involved in a heavy collision — while attempting to win the ball back, he slipped and made contact with the knee of Pawel Dawidowicz before going down and holding his face in clear discomfort.
After being allowed to play on following lengthy treatment on the pitch from Fiorentina’s medical staff, Kean went down in the centre circle, with both sets of players frantically gesturing for assistance amid worrying scenes in Verona.
After receiving more treatment, Kean was taken off the field on a stretcher with a neck brace and towards the pitchside ambulance.
The Italian club took to social media to share an update on his status shortly after his arrival at hospital, much to their fans’ relief.