Lotito on Multi-Ownership: ”Reggina Belongs to My Son, Nothing to Do With Lazio”
Claudio Lotito reiterated his desire to keep both Lazio and Reggina within the family, even if it clashes with the current regulations.
The Background
The 69-year-old has been Lazio’s majority owner since taking over the club in 2004. While his arrival shielded the Biancocelesti from bankruptcy, the senator’s limited investments gradually turned the fanbase against him, which is why the organised fan groups have been boycotting the team’s home fixtures since January.
Lazio President Claudio Lotito Purchased Reggina in 2026
Earlier this year, Lotito decided to invest in the free-falling Reggina. While the applicable law prevents the same person (or his relatives) from owning two professional Italian clubs, the Calabrian side currently resides in Serie D, which is legally considered an amateur league.
But with ‘Gli Amaranto’ topping their group, they are widely expected to earn promotion to Serie C by the end of the season, creating a legal conundrum within the Lotito household, as the family could be forced to sell one of their two clubs.
Lotito Could Be Forced to Sell Either Lazio or Reggina Next Season
Following Reggina‘s 3-2 victory over Sambiase, Lotito held a press conference at the Granillo Stadium (via La Lazio Siamo Noi). The patron argued that Reggina’s sole owner is his son, Enrico, although this distinction wouldn’t be enough to prevent a mandatory sale in the future.
Reggina belongs to my son, who decided to make this investment. The money does not come from Lazio. Lazio has an ownership structure separate from Reggina’s, which is run by a company called Rhegium. They talk about relatives up to the fourth degree. In practice, my wife’s fourth cousin would not be allowed to own a club.
Lotito Vouches for Previous Regulations
This isn’t the first time Lotito has simultaneously owned two clubs. Between 2011 and 2021, he was Salernitana’s patron, but eventually had to sell the Granata following their promotion to Serie A. At the time, the rules allowed a person to own two clubs as long as they didn’t play in the same division, so Lotito believes a return to the previous regulations would be the best-case scenario.
I understand that two teams with the same ownership should not be allowed to compete in the same division, but it makes no sense to ban multi-club ownership altogether. I have done many things in the service of the system. I believe that, during this final part of the current administration’s mandate, we need to work towards changing certain regulations that lack a vision for the good of football.
Lotito Seeking Return to FIGC Council
Lotito also confirmed he’s running for the role of FIGC counsellor, an office he occupied for 15 years before vacating his post in 2025.
I have put myself forward for re-election. I served as a federal councillor for 15 years, and the results are there for everyone to see. I negotiated the DAZN contract, regulated relations with agents and did many other things. The next two years must bring reforms and new regulations; otherwise, the system will have to change. I am at the disposal of whoever wins.
The elections will be held on December 14. Current FIGC president Giovanni Malagò is running against former AC Milan and Monza CEO Adriano Galliani. As for Lotito, a return to the council could help him push for a law amendment that would allow him to maintain his grip on both Lazio and Reggina.
