Lazio Resort to Free Agents: Icardi & Ex-Real Madrid Striker on Shortlist

Lazio are seemingly in the market for another striker as they continue to monitor free agents Mauro Icardi and Joselu.

Lazio Need Another Striker?

The Biancocelesti announced Andrea Pinamonti’s arrival on Friday, but with Petar Ratkov reportedly on his way to joining Levante, and Boulaye Dia said to be close to Stade Rennais, a second new centre-forward could be required at Gennaro Gattuso’s court.

Lazio Revist Mauro Icardi Option

In recent weeks, Icardi has been occasionally linked with the Italian capital side. The former Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain bomber has been unattached since leaving Galatasaray in June. On Monday, Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla revealed that Lazio have launched a new attempt to recruit the 33-year-old over the past few days, but have yet to receive a definitive answer.

Icardi Considering Lazio Move?

In an interview with Sky Sport Italia (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Icardi’s lawyer, Letterio Pino, confirmed the Aquile’s interest in his client.

We’re evaluating the best plan with Mauro, a lifestyle plan, not a financial one. Mauro wants to choose a beautiful city and a strong club. Lazio is actively pursuing him, and it’s an option we’re considering.

On the other hand, Lazio insider Damiano Er Faina insists the Italian capital club isn’t seriously pursuing the Argentine centre-forward.

Lazio Also Following Joselu

In addition to Icardi, another experienced free agent has been mentioned as a target for Lazio. According to Sky Sport DE correspondent Florian Plettenberg, the Aquile are one of several clubs tracking Joselu. The source believes his old employers, Eintracht Frankfurt, are the 36-year-old’s most concrete suitors, while Lazio, Union Berlin and Spanish clubs have also enquired.

🚨🦅 EXCL | Eintracht Frankfurt are exploring a surprising Deadline Day move for Joselu.

The 36 y/o striker is currently a free agent. Talks are ongoing, but there is plenty of competition.

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— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 31, 2026

Joselu is a well-travelled striker who represented a host of clubs around Europe, including Deportivo, Newcastle, and Espanyol. He famously spent the 2023/24 campaign at Real Madrid, helping them win the Champions League, and then went on to lift the Euro 2024 trophy with Spain. The Spanish veteran played for Qatari club Al-Gharafa in the last two seasons.