Gabriele Zappa stated that the interest from Fiorentina and Napoli in January was real. He added that he is happy to have stayed because he is content at his club and is happy to play for it.

Tuttomercato reports that Fiorentina is pursuing Zappa. The deal could be completed as a loan with an obligation to buy conditional on Serie A survival, with a contract running until 2030.

TuttoMercatoWeb reports that Fiorentina has a strong interest in Gabriele Zappa, who could arrive on a loan deal with an option to buy linked to the club's stay in Serie A.

According to Sky Sport, Fiorentina has requested information in recent hours for Cagliari's 26-year-old Italian full-back Gabriele Zappa. The satellite broadcaster also reports that Napoli is the leading club for the player, with a negotiation said to be ongoing. Zappa has been with Cagliari since July 2021 and is under contract until June 2030, and in the current Serie A season, he has made 20 appearances and provided 3 assists. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt at €4.00m. In July 2025, Cagliari reportedly requested a fee of €5 million.