Pisa Smash Transfer Record with €11m Swoop for Nigeria’s Durosinmi

Nigerian forward Rafiu Durosinmi has etched his name into the history books of Italian football after completing a landmark move to Serie A side Pisa SC. The transfer, finalized on Monday, January 5, 2026, marks the most expensive acquisition in the club’s history, signaling a bold statement of intent as the Nerazzurri look to solidify their standing in the top flight. Durosinmi joins from the Czech First Division giants Viktoria Plzen in a deal worth a guaranteed €11 million, with further performance-related add-ons expected to push the total package even higher.

The 23-year-old striker arrives in Tuscany on the back of an impressive two-year stint in the Czech Republic, where his physical presence and clinical finishing made him one of the most sought-after young talents in Central Europe. After successfully passing a rigorous medical examination over the weekend, Durosinmi put pen to paper on a lucrative four-year contract that ties him to the Arena Garibaldi until the summer of 2030. The Nigerian is seen as the final piece of the tactical puzzle for Pisa, who have been searching for a consistent goal-scoring threat to lead their offensive line.

Durosinmi’s journey to the summit of Italian football is a testament to his rapid development since leaving Nigeria for Europe. During his time with Viktoria Plzen, he became a household name for his ability to hold up play and his aerial dominance, traits that Pisa’s sporting director believes will translate perfectly to the technical demands of Serie A. His arrival ends months of speculation, during which several Bundesliga and English Championship clubs were reportedly monitoring his progress before Pisa moved decisively to trigger his release.

The excitement surrounding the record-breaking signing is palpable among the Pisa faithful. The striker is expected to be officially unveiled to the home crowd tonight at the Arena Garibaldi, where he will be in the stands to watch his new teammates take on Como in a crucial league encounter. While he will not be eligible to feature in tonight’s match, the club’s medical staff is working to integrate him into full training by Wednesday, with the hope that he could make his debut as early as next weekend.

By eclipsing the club’s previous transfer record, Durosinmi carries the weight of high expectations, but those close to the player suggest he is eager to prove his worth on one of the world’s biggest stages. For Pisa, the €11 million investment represents a significant gamble aimed at avoiding the relegation scrap and pushing toward a mid-table finish. As the Nigerian marksman settles into his new life in Italy, fans are already anticipating the impact his “power and pace” style will have on the Italian defenses.