Lazio are facing an uphill challenge in their quest to sign Juventus winger Edon Zhegrova, as Matteo Cancellieri has reportedly rejected his most keen admirers.
Lazio Interested in Juventus Winger Edon Zhegrova
Earlier this week, the Kosovar international emerged as a target for the Biancocelesti, who would like to bolster their flanks after sorting out other departments by signing Alfonso Pedraza, Danilho Doekhi, Davide Frattesi, Josip Sutalo, and most recently Andrea Pinamonti.
Zhegrova’s Arrival Depends on Cancellieri’s Exit
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Lazio are hoping to acquire Zhegrova on loan with an option to buy from Juventus. The 27-year-old’s current net salary is €2.5 million per year, so the Biancocelesti should be able to cover it. However, the pink newspaper insists that the arrival of the former LOSC Lille player would only be plausible if Cancellieri were to leave.
Cancellieri Rejects Genoa
Over the past few days, the Roman winger has been linked with several Serie A clubs, with Genoa making the most concrete offer. But according to Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina, Cancellieri is refusing to join Daniele De Rossi’s team.
🟥 #Cancellieri per ora rifiuta il #Genoa https://t.co/dJAUIQBbvz
— Damiano Er Faina (@Erfaina1988) August 28, 2026
The 24-year-old might be holding out for a more prestigious destination, like Fiorentina or Bologna, who have more ambitious projects and are aiming to fight for European slots. Perhaps he would end up reconsidering his decision if no other offers arrive, as he risks spending his campaign on the bench, since Gustav Isaksen is reportedly ahead of him in Gennaro Gattuso’s pecking order.
Cancellieri Running on an Expiring Contract
Cancellieri has been a Lazio player since 2022, but he spent two campaigns on loan at Empoli and Parma between 2023 and 2025. His contract with the Aquile will expire at the end of the season, giving the club an additional reason to offload him.
Zhegrova is very skilled, technically, but lazy, stubborn, slow and introvert. Cancellieri should gain some confidence, he can help us long term.
Most Albanians fail at Lazio anyway.
Well.. kosovo is not Albania but I get your point.
I think we didn’t give Muriqi enough time or support. We blame Tare and took it out on the pirate. We should do way better with acclimitising new arrivals anyway..
I beg to differ. When he has the ball at gis feet, he seems to me very fast actually. Withiut the ball I won’t argue, maybe you are right but he does have that 2-3 second burst of pace he just can’t keep it up much. But I believe he woukd fit it well and improve/push Gustav in the same time. Cancellieri is someone I personally gave uo on. He gives too many avg or bleven below avg performance too often, we need more consistebt players. At least Isaksens high is higher than Cancellieri and has the backing of his nation whikst Cancelieri might be close to uncapped.
I woukd love Zegrova wearing the biancocelesti shirt.