Official: Virtus Francavilla Talent Signs Multi-Year Contract With Lazio

ROME, ITALY - MAY 12: A general of the ground view prior to the Serie A match between SS Lazio and US Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on May 12, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Virtus Francavilla striker Gabriele Artistico has already signed a multi-year contract with Lazio and will be officially announced next week.

The Biancocelesti have started to move in the summer transfer window, setting up deals for Hellas Verona’s Tijjani Noslin and Salernitana’s Loum Tchaouna, and they’ve also been active on the hunt for interesting talents like Barcelona’s Cristo Munoz.

Lazio are now looking to find a deal with Manchester United for controversial winger Mason Greenwood and could look to pick up Hellas Verona left-back Juan Cabal as well. Further work is expected on the outgoing market in the coming weeks.

As reported by Alfredo Pedulla, Virtus Francavilla striker Artistico has signed a four-year contract with Lazio and will undergo his medicals in Rome on Monday before his transfer is officially confirmed.

The 21-year-old striker, who scored 12 goals across 37 Serie C matches last term, is expected to quickly leave on loan, with Serie B duo Spezia and Juve Stabia both keen on a deal.