Lazio have loaned 29-year-old Spanish left-winger Jonathan Rodríguez Menéndez (with an option to buy set at €5 million) to La Liga side Club Atlético Osasuna for the 2020/21 season.
Jony joined Lazio from Málaga CF (for €1.45 million) on a four-year deal in July 2019, following the Spanish club’s relegation to La Liga 2. However, despite making 32 appearances in all competitions in the 2019/20 season, he did not convince President Claudio Lotito, Sporting Director Igli Tare, or Manager Simone Inzaghi (in addition to the Lazio faithful). As a result, he was considered sellable and was placed on the market this summer.
Although acquired for a minimal amount, signing the Spanish winger was always going to be a risk, especially considering his age and lack of experience playing abroad. While many were hoping that he would be the successor to veteran Senad Lulic, he failed to show what he is truly capable of; possibly due to his timid personality and/or a position change from playing as a left-winger to a left wing-back.
