This article follows the Transfer Saga concerning Lazio’s Luis Alberto and Qatari side Al-Duhail. The Spaniard has been linked with a move away from Rome since he publicly announced in dramatic fashion that the 2023-24 season would be his last in the Biancocelesti colours back in April. He officially joined Al-Duhail on June 11, 2024.
11 June 2024
Luis Alberto has officially signed for Al-Duhail after being sold by Lazio for a fee of around €10 million.
8 June 2024
Luis Alberto is currently in Seville celebrating his 10th anniversary with his wife Patricia and will jet off to Qatar on Sunday to complete his transfer to Al-Duhail, ready to put pen to paper on his lucrative contract.
3 June 2024
Lazio have agreed to sell Luis Alberto to Al-Duhail for circa €12 million, €11 million plus add-ons, and documents will be exchanged between the two sides in the coming days, reports Matteo Moretto.
31 May 2024
According to Matteo Moretto, Lazio and Al-Duhail are very close to reaching an accord that would send the former Sevilla man to the Qatar Stars League. The deal would be worth circa €12 million, with Liverpool collecting a 25% sell-on fee; the Italian Football Journalist believes the negotiations have now reached a very advanced stage, with all parties sharing the desire to reach the finish line in the coming days.
Lazio & Al-Duhail on Verge of Finalizing Agreement for Ex Liverpool Midfielder
30 May 2024
As reported by Corriere dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Al-Duhail are ready to close the deal with Lazio for Luis Alberto for around €10-11 million plus add-ons. However, despite everything seeming to be close to completion, President Claudio Lotito has now put a stop to things due to some disputes with the Spanish midfielder.
28 May 2024
According to Matteo Moretto, Luis Alberto has an agreement in principle to join Al-Duhail. After finding an accord with the player, the Qatari club is now negotiating a transfer fee with Lazio. The Italian Football Journalist believes the operation could be closed at €10 million. However, the Serie A club has yet to give the green light for the operation – Lotito is holding out for a higher figure, especially since Luis Alberto’s former employers Liverpool will collect a 25% sell-on fee.
Ex Liverpool Midfielder Agrees Al-Duhail Move – Lazio Green Light Still Missing
23 May 2024
As reported by La Lazio Siamo Noi, Al-Duhail have reopened talks with Lazio as they look to agree a deal for Luis Alberto, who has a €15 million price tag. The Spaniard is open to the move, especially considering the lucrative contract he’d be offered.
12 May 2024
As reported by TMW, Luis Alberto has confirmed to Lazio that he’s been offered a lucrative contract from an unnamed Qatari club, worth around €8 million net per season, a huge raise compared to his current deal in Rome.
14 April 2024
Lazio President Claudio Lotito was furious when asked about Luis Alberto, making it clear that the midfielder cannot leave for free in the summer.
13 April 2024
Luis Alberto sent a message to the Lazio fans after announcing his exit plans this summer, which are reportedly linked to a rich offer from Qatar.
12 April 2024
Despite recently signing a contract extension in October 2023, Luis Alberto made a shocking announcement about his future at the end of Lazio’s 4-1 victory in Matchday 32 over Salernitana.
For me it has been a difficult few weeks, with everything that has happened. Project? I don’t know, but I know that this is my last season here, I won’t be part of it any longer. I don’t want to take one more Euro from Lazio, I’ve already asked for my contract to be terminated.
