This article follows the Transfer Saga concerning Lazio’s interest in Sassuolo’s Armand Lauriente. The 25-year-old French winger has been linked with a move to the Biancocelesti since June of 2024.
The attacker joined the Neroverdi from Lorient in the summer of 2022 and was one of the standout stars during his maiden Serie A campaign. However, he was unable to salvage the Emilians from being relegated to Serie B last year despite contributing with five league goals and six assists.
Lauriente primarily plays as an inverted left winger and his contract with Sassuolo is valid until the summer of 2027.
14 August 2024
Lazio President Claudio Lotito has been unwilling to meet Sassuolo’s asking price for Armand Lauriente, which is set at €15 million, instead offering €10 million with bonuses. Due to this misunderstanding, Juventus and Roma have both inquired about the French winger in recent days. Moreover, Olympique Marseille have expressed interest, who would be able to offer the player the opportunity to return to his native country.
8 August 2024
Armand Lauriente remains in the background, but with Lazio changing their strategy to sign a striker and an attacking midfielder, it seems unlikely that they will pursue the Sassuolo winger – who also has an offer from Lille and interest from Marseille – unless another change in course of action happens.
31 July 2024
Lazio are reportedly making progress in their attempts to sign Armand Laurienté, but Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali warns of competition from José Mourinho’s Fenerbahce and Olympique Marseille.
30 July 2024
Sassuolo are seeking a transfer fee of €15 million in addition to €1 million in bonuses to part ways with Armand Lauriente. On the other hand, Lazio are only offering circa €11 million. Alfredo Pedullà thus reveals that the two clubs will hold a meeting in the coming days in an attempt to bridge the gap.
26 July 2024
Lazio have hit a complete stall in talks with Sassuolo and now need to make a clear decision regarding winger Armand Lauriente. The Neroverdi are refusing to offer any discounts on their €15 million price tag on Lauriente, leaving President Claudio Lotito and Sporting Director Angelo Fabiani in a tough spot as they must now decide whether to increase their offer or focus on other targets.
20 July 2024
Lazio have agreed to contract terms with Armand Lauriente following a positive round of talks, willing to give him up to a circa €600,000 raise in comparison to his current €1 million wages at Sassuolo. The Biancocelesti now have to reach an agreement with the Neroverdi, who have set a €15 million price tag on the player.
19 July 2024
Lazio have reportedly presented Sassuolo with a concrete offer for their winger Armand Lauriente but fell off the mark, only offering around €10 million.
18 July 2024
Lazio have contacted Sassuolo to start seriously discussing a possible deal for Lauriente, learning his circa €15 million price tag. Other clubs from Italy and around Europe are also interested in the 25-year-old.
16 July 2024
Lazio have made new contacts for Armand Lauriente who would surely relish the opportunity to leave the Mapei Stadium following his club’s relegation to Serie B at the end of last season.
2 July 2024
Lazio have inquired about Armand Lauriente’s services as they consider making both the player and his club Sassuolo an offer.
19 June 2024
25-year-old Armand Lauriente wants to leave Sassuolo this summer in search of greener pastures and an intermediary has offered the player’s services to Lazio.
12M€ offer should be enough to convince Sassuolo to sell him.
Lazio are gunna finish in 16th place this year because lotito just does not want to invest in this club. The fans need to realize that lazio is a cash cow to lotito that no matter how good or bad they do he will always generate a profit, even more a profit if he doesnt have to invest anything into it