Il Messaggero journalist Valerio Marcangeli offered the latest updates on Lazio’s transfer market campaign in an interview with The Italian Football Podcast.
Igor Tudor’s Departure
The podcast’s co-host Nima Tavallaey probed the Lazio Mercato expert about a host of topics related to the club, beginning with Igor Tudor’s departure. Marcangeli revealed that the Croatian manager had requested the sale of seven or eight players, something that the management wasn’t willing to do, which led to his swift exit.
Marco Baroni’s Appointment
On the other hand, Tudor’s replacement Marco Baroni was handpicked by the club’s Sporting Director Angelo Fabiani who has the full backing of Lazio President Claudio Lotito, explained Marcangeli.
Danilo Cataldi & Elseid Hysaj
When asked about the possible departures, the Italian journalist named Danilo Cataldi and Elseid Hysaj. The duo are reportedly on the transfer list, while Gustav Isasksen’s future is yet to be determined, as he has failed to impress in the first weeks of pre-season.
Lazio’s Interest in Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham & Udinese’s Lazar Samardzic
As for the incomers, Marcangeli first confirmed Lazio’s interest in Sunderland teenager Jobe Bellingham, who’s now on top of the club’s shortlist.
Nevertheless, the reporter still expects the Biancocelesti to pull off one big signing, possibly towards the end of the transfer session. This might be Udinese’s Lazar Samardzic, although the two clubs couldn’t agree on a price tag in their earlier negotiations.
Ciro Immobile’s 8-Year Spell in Rome Comes to An End
Marcangeli also tackled several other interesting topics, including the next Lazio captain who will inherit the armband from Ciro Immobile. You can listen to the entire interview in the video below.
