Cher Ndour’s time at Paris Saint-Germain was very brief. Arriving free in the summer of 2023, the promising Italian midfielder failed to establish himself with the Rouge et Bleu, playing only four games, with one goal scored in the Coupe de France. Quickly, the player trained at Benfica Lisbon was loaned to Braga, then to Besiktas, in Türkiye. Two inconclusive experiences (33 matches, two goals), before a transfer to his native country in order to relaunch his career at Fiorentina.
An exile at PSG quickly forgotten
“I’ve had some great times abroad, but Italy is Italy and lately I’ve felt an urgent need to come home. As a child, I needed stimulation and new experiences. I needed a new adventure”explained the midfielder during his mixed debut at Fio. It was only during the 2025/26 season that the ex-Parisian gradually established himself as a regular starter in Stefano Pioli’s 3-4-3.
The young versatile midfielder took part in 30 matches, for three goals and two assists, in all competitions, managing to do well within a Viola in difficulty, close to the relegation zone. Aligned alongside Nicolò Fagioli, Rolando Mandragora and Marco Brescianini, his physical and tactical development was praised by the Italian press. The recent highlight of his progress came in the victory against Pisa on the final day. Established, Ndour was particularly active.
Ndour decisive in Fiorentina’s return to form
“We didn’t concede any clear chances, on the contrary, we created some. We played much better. Now we are a real team, and even the substitutes help us. Seeing Gosens on the bench supporting us is a very positive message”declared the ex-Parisian. If everything is not yet perfect for Cher Ndour, who is still struggling to maintain his level over 90 minutes, his rise to power symbolizes that of Fiorentina. “He played very offensively, then tried his luck again a few seconds later by offering a half-assist to Kean, who ultimately scored the winning goal. In the second half, he came close to a goal that would have been magnificent”analyzed TMW after the meeting.
Enough to satisfy his manager, Paolo Vanoli. “It takes time to assimilate this process, because the team is built to play and, when you are down, you are not always allowed to develop your game. But the boys show that they have a different light, and not only through the results”he explained. Still engaged in the fight to stay in Serie A, Fiorentina is also counting on the Conference League to save its season. Dear Ndour recognized it: “The Conference is extremely important because, given our lackluster season, winning it would guarantee us a place in Europe next year. » In Florence, Cher Ndour finally seems to have found the ideal setting to transform her potential into certainties.
