Exclusive Leonino – Lazio to bid for Sporting star if Castellanos is sold | OneFootball

Lazio is keeping an eye on Fotis Ioannidis and may submit an offer for the Sporting striker if Taty Castellanos is sold to Flamengo, according to Leonino. Thus, only after the Argentine forward’s move to the Brazilian club is finalized will the Romans formally pursue the Greek player.

As our newspaper has learned, the striker possesses qualities that appeal to the management of the Italian club: physical strength, tactical intelligence, and finishing ability. Despite the interest, the management, led by Frederico Varandas, has no intention of selling the center forward, who revealed he was "afraid" to sign with the Lions in the summer of 2024.

The player’s departure would force the Alvalade club to act quickly in the winter transfer market to maintain the team’s balance in the fight for the third consecutive championship. The striker is considered a key player in Rui Borges’ squad, so any approach will be carefully evaluated, but the priority is to protect the squad and keep the team competitive.

On the other hand, Taty Castellanos has already given the green light to join the Rio de Janeiro club. Furthermore, the negotiation should be facilitated by the end of Lazio’s transfer ban in January, allowing the Serie A club to make transfers. The move could be completed for around 22 million euros.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Fotis Ioannidis – valued at 20 million euros – has played 18 matches. The 25-year-old Greek international striker has played 746 minutes, during which he has already scored six goals and provided three assists for the green and white team.

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