Brazilian midfielder Artur, 28, recently scored in Fiorentina's match against Monza, marking the second time in three years that he has scored in an official match. The last time he broke through in an official match was the January 2021 game for Juventus.
Artur joined Barcelona from Gremio in 2018 for €31 million. At the time, he was seen as a future star in the midfield and quickly won over the fans with his excellent ball control and passing skills. However, during his two years at Barcelona, Artur failed to fully cash in on his talent and eventually moved to Juventus in 2020 for a whopping €80.6 million.
At Juventus, Artur's performance fell short of expectations. He made a total of 63 appearances for Juve, scoring only 1 goal and contributing 1 assist. Frequent injuries and fluctuations in form prevented him from establishing himself at the Serie A giants. Seeking more playing opportunities, Artur was loaned to Liverpool in 2022, but his time at Anfield was similarly uneventful, as he appeared in just one official game for the Reds.
Artur moved to Fiorentina this season and quickly became an important part of the team. He has made 46 appearances in all competitions, scoring 1 goal and 4 assists, and is gradually picking up his form. Although his market value has dropped to €15 million, he has regained some of his former form and confidence at Fiorentina.
Artur's performance at Fiorentina showed that he still has the ability to play at a high level. His hard work and perseverance have earned him new opportunities. Fiorentina is also counting on the experienced midfielder to continue to contribute more performances to help the team achieve good results in the league and Europe.
Artur's career has gone through the glorious moments of Barcelona, to the trough of Juve, and then to the gradual recovery of Fiorentina. This ups and downs not only reflects his resilience and perseverance as a professional player, but also brings more expectation and hope to the fans. Whether Artur can continue to create brilliance in Fiorentina in the future, we will wait and see.
