Lazio have reportedly identified Calvin Stengs as the ideal profile to replace the departing Luis Alberto.
The Spaniard had expressed his desire to leave the club back in April, and he appears all set to join Qatar Stars League club Al-Duhail. Therefore, the Biancocelesti are searching the market for a new attacking midfielder capable of producing the goods in the final third.
Target Identified in the Eredivisie: Feyenoord’s Stengs
According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedullà, Lazio have set their sights on Stengs who enjoyed a fabulous campaign at Feyenoord. In his 43 appearances across all competitions, the 25-year-old contributed with eight goals and a whopping 18 assists.
The source adds that the Italian capital club already tried to acquire the Netherlands international in January, offering circa €11 million, but to no avail. However, they will try again, with a meeting taking place at Formello in the near future to discuss the Dutchman’s potential move.
Brief Background on the Dutch Attacking Midfielder
Stengs rose through the ranks of AZ Alkmaar and had brief experiences at OGC Nice and Royal Antwerp before joining Feyenoord last summer. His contract with the Rotterdam-based club runs until June 2027.
He is also a Netherlands international, securing eight caps, scoring three goals, and providing two assists to date. Unfortunately, however, he did not receive a call-up to the National Team by Ronald Koeman for EURO 2024.
