Lazio are one step closer to signing FC Nordsjælland teenager Noah Markmann, but will it be enough to complete the defensive department?
Lazio’s Defensive Reboot at Full Throttle
The Biancoceleste sold Mario Gila to AC Milan for €30 million and had also greenlit Alessio Romagnoli’s transfer to Al-Sadd. The 32-year-old is no longer expected to join the Qatari champions, but he’s unlikely to be reinstated in the squad due to his strained relationship with Claudio Lotito.
On the other hand, Lazio recruited a new defender in Danilho Doekhi, who completed a free transfer from Union Berlin. However, the department is still lacking another player alongside Oliver Provstgaard, Samuel Gigot, and Patric, especially with the last two struggling for fitness.
Lazio Close to Signing Noah Markmann
In recent days, Markmann emerged as a serious target for the Aquile. According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, the two clubs are very close to reaching a full agreement on the 19-year-old’s transfer. Nevertheless, the source believes Sergi Dominguez, who has been Lazio’s top target, should remain in the conversation until the Dane finalizes his transfer to the Italian capital.
The Figures
Il Corriere dello Sport adds that Nordsjælland have set their asking price at €7 million, while Lazio are offering €5 million plus bonuses, so a financial agreement should be attainable. The report adds that Markmann wasn’t included in his club’s latest matchday squad, officially for physical discomfort, which could be an alibi to mask a potential departure
Lazio Still Lacking a Genuine Gila Replacement
The Roman newspaper insists that Markmann cannot be deemed a genuine successor to Gila, who is one of the finest defenders in Serie A, and neither can Doekhi. Therefore, it remains to be seen if Lazio would consider launching an onslaught for a more accomplished defender if they were to add the Denmark U21 international to their ranks.
Prospect of signing a young talent like Noah Markmann, quite interesting. Obviously would’ve preferred an Italian player but apparently Italian defenders are hard to come by these days. It’s a promising move though. Next season multiple contracts are running out again, of players on lets call it ‘old contracts’. Unfortunately the lack of sponsoring, no european football* and the fans boycotting the club. Cutting the wages doesn’t instantly resolve the transfer embargo. A lot of contracts are expiring next year, which is definitely a positive. but getting replacements for most of these players on lower wages would be great. Would make Lazio financially a lot more healthy, despite the risk of not having players to protect the culture of the club and perhaps lacking experience. Which could put the team at risk or relegation.
– Zaccagni 6.6m (2029)
– Romagnoli 6.3m (2027)
– Tavares 5.1m (2029)
– Gigot 5.09m (2027)
– Marusic 4.7m (2028)
– Lazzari 3.9m (2027)
– Dia 3.3m (2028)
– Pellegrini 3m (2027)
– Patric 2.7m (2027
*: no squad depth for anyway