First Lazio Offer Falls Short as Maurizio Sarri Seeks Higher Guarantees | OneFootball

Lazio haven’t been able to find an agreement with Maurizio Sarri and his entourage in their first meeting on Thursday night.

The Background

The Biancocelesti have decided to part ways with Marco Baroni after a disappointing end to what began as a very promising campaign for the club. The management will thus meet the 61-year-old on Friday to terminate his contract, while Sarri’s return to Formello has been identified as the club’s Plan A.

Lazio Optimistic About Agreement with Maurizio Sarri

The club’s sporting director, Angelo Fabiani, was joined by several top Lazio officials in a long meeting with Sarri’s representatives on Thursday evening. However, all sources agree that the white smoke has yet to emerge. According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the Biancocelesti remain optimistic in their chances, but more work needs to be done on this front.

Sarri Wants Guarantees

Fellow journalist Alfredo Pedulla reveals that Sarri’s entourage is asking for additional guarantees, and not just on the economic level. Hence, it appears that the 66-year-old wants to be convinced by the club’s sporting aspirations before accepting a return to the club he left 15 months ago.

Bridgeable Gap

Moreover, La Lazio Siamo Noi believes that the distance between the two parties isn’t large, and there is every intention to bridge the gap on both sides. However, the manager’s agents are expecting an improved second offer. The deal should also include a bonus related to qualifying for European competitions.