Algerian winger Fares Ghejimis has been left out of Frosinone’s squad for their trip to Fiorentina after refusing to board the team bus, adding further uncertainty to his future at the Italian club.
Frosinone are due to face Fiorentina on Saturday, 29 August, in the second round of the Italian league season. But Ghejimis’ unexpected absence from the team’s journey to Florence has created tension around the club at a time when the 23-year-old’s future remains unresolved.
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Algerian did not travel with his team and will therefore miss the match at the Artemio Franchi Stadium.
The incident is the latest development in a transfer situation that has followed Ghejimis into the opening weeks of the new campaign.
The winger was also absent from Frosinone’s squad for their opening league match against Juventus, meaning he has yet to feature for the club this season.
His continued absence comes as several clubs reportedly remain interested in signing him before the summer transfer window closes.
Ghejimis’ decision creates tension
Ghejimis’ decision not to travel with the Frosinone squad has raised questions within the club.
The timing is particularly significant because Frosinone are preparing for an important away match against Fiorentina while negotiations surrounding the player’s future remain unresolved.
Rather than joining his team-mates for the journey to Florence, Ghejimis stayed behind, according to the report, ensuring that he would not be available for the second consecutive league match.
His absence has intensified speculation that the Algerian could be preparing to leave Frosinone before the transfer window closes.
The player is understood to favour a move away from the club, with Monaco and Besiktas among the teams linked with his services.
However, a transfer has so far failed to materialise because of Frosinone’s financial demands.
Frosinone want €20m for Algerian winger
Frosinone are reportedly demanding €20m before agreeing to sell Ghejimis.
That valuation has proved difficult for interested clubs to meet and has already resulted in the Italian club rejecting approaches from Monaco and Besiktas.
French side Monaco are reportedly one of Ghejimis’ preferred destinations. The Algerian is said to favour a move to the French club over a transfer to Besiktas in Turkey.
Frosinone, however, have remained firm over their financial expectations.
The Italian club’s refusal to lower its asking price has prevented the winger from securing a move despite interest from abroad.
That situation has now contributed to an increasingly complicated relationship between the player and his current club.
With Ghejimis refusing to board the bus for the Fiorentina match, the question of whether he will remain at Frosinone has become even more prominent.
From Serie B promotion to transfer uncertainty
Ghejimis’ current situation is particularly notable given his contribution to Frosinone’s campaign last season.
The Algerian played an important role as the Italian club secured promotion to Serie A.
Frosinone will now begin their return to the top flight without one of their key attacking players, at least during the opening matches of the season.
Ghejimis has a contract with the club until 2028, meaning Frosinone are under no immediate contractual pressure to sell him.
His long-term agreement gives the Italian side a strong negotiating position and helps explain their insistence on a €20m fee.
For the player, however, the desire appears to be for a new challenge.
The 23-year-old wants to change his surroundings and begin another stage of his professional career, with Monaco reportedly his preferred destination.
Transfer window adds urgency
The timing of the dispute means there is limited time for a resolution.
With the summer transfer window approaching its conclusion, Frosinone must decide whether to maintain their €20m valuation or find a compromise that could allow Ghejimis to leave.
At the same time, the player faces an uncertain start to the Serie A season.
Having already missed the match against Juventus and now the trip to Fiorentina, Ghejimis’ continued absence could become a major storyline if his transfer situation is not resolved.
Frosinone’s position remains clear: they have a player under contract until 2028 and are unwilling to release him for less than their valuation.
Ghejimis, meanwhile, appears keen on a move, particularly to Monaco.
His refusal to travel with the squad has therefore added another layer to a transfer saga that was already attracting attention.
For now, the Algerian will not be involved when Frosinone take on Fiorentina.
Whether his next appearance will come in the Frosinone shirt or for a new club could depend on what happens in the final days of the transfer window.
