Eljif Elmas: non‑EU quota complicates Fiorentina move
Fiorentina is interested but non‑EU registration spots are full and Elmas lacks an EU passport.
Published 11 August 2026 — Italian press has intensified coverage of Eljif Elmas as his immediate future remains unsettled, with the player facing a transfer crossroads this summer.
Eljif Elmas currently has no place in the RB Leipzig squad despite holding a substantial and lucrative contract with the German club. Finding a club willing to take him on loan or to negotiate a permanent transfer has proven difficult.
Fiorentina interest blocked by non‑EU quota
Fiorentina have expressed concrete interest in Elmas, but the move is complicated by the club's registration limits for non‑EU players. Those slots at Fiorentina are already occupied, and Elmas does not possess an EU passport — a practical obstacle to completing any immediate switch.
Sporting director Fabio Paratici has publicly discussed the possibility of bringing Elmas to the club, but the combination of squad rules and registration constraints makes a transfer challenging to realise in the short term.
For now, Elmas remains under contract at RB Leipzig while clubs and his camp explore alternatives ahead of the next registration opportunities. The situation is being followed closely in Italy and remains open to developments.
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