Romagnoli, Tavares & Three Others Who Could Leave Lazio This Summer

With just over a week separating us from the transfer deadline, five first-team Lazio players remain unsettled, and chief among them is Alessio Romagnoli.

Which Players Could Leave Lazio In the Final Days of the Summer

The Italian capital club has brought in four new players in Alfonso Pedraza, Danilho Doekhi, Davide Frattesi, and Josip Sutalo. On the other hand, they parted ways with Mario Gila, who was sold to AC Milan, Ivan Provedel, who joined Inter Milan, in addition to Pedro, Elseid Hysaj and Daniel Maldini. Nevertheless, the final week of the summer transfer window is expected to yield additional operations. The Biancocelesti are still keen to sign a new striker, with Sassuolo wantaway Andrea Pinamonti considered the ultimate favourite to join. Moreover, Il Messaggero expects several players to leave the club, especially the following five.

Alessio Romagnoli

The 31-year-old has been hoping to join Al-Sadd since January, but circumstances have been impeding him. So after bidding the fans farewell with a video broadcast during an anti-Claudio Lotito protest, the defender made an awkward return to Formello when his move to Qatar faltered.

However, Maurizio Sarri could still come to his rescue, but Atalanta’s hands remain tied, as they must make way for the Lazio stalwart by selling Sead Kolasinac.

Nuno Tavares

The Roman newspaper describes Nuno Tavares as the player closest to leaving Lazio, especially after removing all traces of the club from his social media. The Portuguese international is wanted by Porto, but they have yet to make a concrete offer. Nevertheless, the final days of the market should bring some developments on this track.

Manuel Lazzari

With Adam Marusic considered Gennaro Gattuso’s first choice, and Romano Floriani Mussolini as his backup, Manuel Lazzari is the odd man out at right-back. Sassuolo are keen to sign the 32-year-old, who could be included in the negotiations for Pinamonti.

Petar Ratkov

Despite Gattuso’s blunt admission regarding Ratkov being ill-suited to his plans, the Serbian has thus far rejected all offers. Lotito and Angelo Fabiani have been urging the manager to give him a fair chance, but the arrival of a new striker (potentially Pinamonti) could finally convince the 22-year-old to leave in search of a more prominent role.

Boulaye Dia

Amidst the lack of options, Boulaye Dia has been Gattuso’s main choice in attack, even though he’s been wasting sitters in front of goal. The Senegalese is reportedly wanted at Stade Rennais, so it remains a story to follow in the final days of the summer.