Lazio Optimistic About Signing Inter Milan Midfielder as Juventus Pull Out – Formula Revealed | OneFootball

Lazio believe in their chances of recruiting Davide Frattesi from Inter Milan, who could be open to a temporary formula.

The Background

On Wednesday, a host of reliable sources in the Italian media agreed that the Biancocelesti have rekindled their interest in the 26-year-old Roman, who has been a benchwarmer at San Siro since making the move from Sassuolo in 2023.

Lazio Confident About Signing Davide Frattesi

According to Il Messaggero, Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani had the idea on Monday evening, and after making a few phone calls, he realized that signing Frattesi is indeed plausible. The Roman newspaper adds that the Aquile are optimistic they can find a deal with Inter thanks to their good relationships with the Nerazzurri.

Frattesi Open to Lazio After Juventus Snub

As for the player, Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla explains he was holding out for Juventus, hoping to be reunited with former Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti. However, the Bianconeri have yet to show concrete interest in his services, so he’s now open to alternative tracks, as long as he can return to playing regularly.

The Most Viable Formula

These two sources also reveal that the most likely formula would be a loan with an option to buy that can become an obligation under certain conditions. This is also confirmed by other reliable sources, like Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina, who was the first to break the story on Tuesday, and Sky Sport Italia correspondent Gianluca Di Marzio, who adds that Inter could retain a sell-on fee.

Frattesi’s Inter Milan Stats & Contract

Over the past three years, Frattesi made 122 appearances for Inter, with the majority coming off the bench. Nevertheless, he still contributed with 15 goals, including decisive strikes that are fondly remembered by the Nerazzurri supporters, as well as 12 assists. His contract with the Italian champions is valid until June 2028.