Lotito Reportedly Ready to Sit at Round Table With Protesting Lazio Fans | OneFootball

Lazio president Claudio Lotito is reportedly seeking a truce with the club’s organized fan groups, who have revolted against his reign.

The Background

The Biancocelesti supporters have become increasingly dissatisfied with the current state of affairs at the club. They were already irritated with the club officials for causing the disastrous transfer ban last summer. And when Lazio finally had the opportunity to reinforce the squad in January, the fans felt that the team had instead been weakened.

The Stadio Olimpico was virtually empty during the match (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Therefore, the organized fan supporters refused to attend the Aquile’s last two home fixtures against Genoa and Atalanta, while urging all other Lazio supporters to join them. Hence, Maurizio Sarri’s men have already played twice in a virtually empty Stadio Olimpico.

Even more worryingly, this scene will be replicated when they host Atalanta in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final on March 4, a game that has been described as Lazio’s most important of the season so far. Only 2,000 out of 29,000 season-ticket holders have registered their seats for the big clash.

Lotito Seeking a Solution with Lazio Supporters

According to Il Messaggero, Lotito has realized that this situation is no longer sustainable from a sporting and financial standpoint. Therefore, the club owner is now willing to heed the advice of his sporting director, Angelo Fabiano, who urged him to call for a round-table meeting.

Who Will Be Included in Lazio Round Table

This summit would be attended by multiple stakeholders, including supporters, journalists, industry figures and the academic world. The patron is currently considering three large locations for this event, which would serve as a dress rehearsal for the club’s upcoming general assembly later this year.

It remains to be seen if the fan representatives will be willing to attend this meeting or instead march on with their protest until Lotito sells the club, which remains their ultimate request.