Lazio Offered Atalanta Target Malmö FF Defender Anel Ahmedhodžić

Lazio is looking to improve its backline and find defenders that fit the 4-3-3 formation that new manager Maurizio Sarri. Furthermore, the Rome-based club wants to obtain a central defender with qualities that the Italian tactician appreciates. 

Stefan Radu has recently extended his contract with the Biancocelesti, but it seems they still want to add another defender. Various names have surfaced with a connection to Lazio; the latest is Malmö FF center-back Anel Ahmedhodžić. 


MORE: Lazio Following Fiorentina Defender Germán Pezzella


According to Italian football journalist Nicolò Schira, Ahmedhodžić has yet to close out a deal that would send the 22-year-old to Atalanta BC. The report also states that the young defender has also been offered to Lazio, but no further details about whether they’re interested in Ahmedhodžić. 

Lazio appears to want another defender this summer as they would like to inject some youth into their central defense. Nonetheless, the Serie A club has yet to make an offer for a player. 

Tags Ahmedhodžić Anel Ahmedhodžić Atalanta Lazio Malmo Malmö FF Nicolò Schira Schira Serie A