Redundant Lazio Full-Back Reflecting on Monza Offer | OneFootball

Monza have reportedly revived their interest in Lazio right-back Manuel Lazzari, who is considered surplus to requirements at Formello.

Manuel Lazzari is No Longer Needed at Lazio

The 32-year-old is one of Lazio’s longest-serving players, having joined the club in 2019 after a six-year spell at SPAL. The Valdagno native was a key player in Simone Inzaghi’s 3-5-2 system, but often played second fiddle to Adam Marusic during Maurizio Sarri’s two spells at the club. But with Romano Floriani Mussolini now back at the club, Lazzari has become Gennaro Gattuso’s third-choice right-back.

Gattuso Frank About Lazzari’s Status at Lazio

The Italian head coach made his hierarchy clear during the opening-day win in Bologna. When Marusic suffered an early injury, the 48-year-old brought in Floriani rather than Lazzari, while confirming his desire to give the returning 23-year-old more space in his post-match press conference.

Sassuolo Overlook Lazzari in Favor of Belghli

After finding himself at the bottom of the pecking order, Lazzari will be hoping to seal a transfer before the deadline. Last week, he emerged as a target for Sassuolo as the two clubs negotiated a deal for Andrea Pinamonti. However, the Neroverdi have instead turned to Hellas Verona’s Rafik Belghali.

Lazzari Wanted at Lazio

According to multiple sources in the Italian media, including Alfredo Pedulla, Monza have launched a new attempt to sign Lazzari, who is currently considering the Lombardian club’s offer. The Biancorossi had already enquired about the experienced full-back earlier in the summer.

Lazzari Could Leave for a Modest Figure

The Italian player’s contract will expire at the end of the season, so he should be available at a discount, similar to Ivan Provedel, who completed a €3 million move to Inter Milan, or Alessio Romagnoli, who was on the verge of moving to Al-Sadd for a similar figure before the deal collapsed.