Transfer Saga: Lazio & Napoli Midfielder Michael Folorunsho | OneFootball

This article follows the Transfer Saga concerning Lazio’s interest in Napoli’s Michael Folorunsho. The 26-year-old Italian midfielder has been linked with a move to the Biancocelesti since April of 2024.

The 26-year-old spent two years among Lazio’s youth ranks, representing the club’s U17 and U19 sides. He was then sold to Francavilla in 2017 before signing for Napoli in 2019. Since then, the Italian has been constantly on loan, representing the likes of Bari, Pordenone and Reggina.

However, after a series of experiences in Serie B, Folorunsho finally had his breakthrough in the top flight. He cemented himself as one of the best revelations in Serie A last season while on loan at Verona. The attacking midfielder scored five goals for the Gialloblu, including some stellar strikes, eventually earning himself a surprise call-up for Italy’s ill-fated Euro 2024 campaign.

28 August 2024

Michael Folorunsho’s move from Napoli to Lazio will go down to the wire. Presidents Claudio Lotito and Aurelio De Laurentiis are likely to have a meeting to try and come to an agreement, which has been the problem since the beginning of August. The Biancocelesti want a loan with an option to buy clause, while the Partenopei want a loan with an obligation to buy clause.

23 August 2024

Lazio could face competition from Rennes who have recently inquired about Michael Folorunsho. Former Roma and Milan Director Ricky Massara is currently in charge of the Ligue 1 side, so he’s hoping to use his Serie A connections to bolster his squad. Moreover, Fiorentina remain in the fray, looking to launch an onslaught in the final few days of the summer transfer session. Yet, the player has given his preference to Lazio and is willing to wait for his former employers to secure an agreement with Napoli.

21 August 2024

Lazio have agreed to personal terms with Michael Folorunsho several days ago, but they’re patiently awaiting the end of the summer to complete the transfer – they believe they can secure more favourable terms in their talks with Napoli who will be desperate to offload their outcast.

14 August 2024

Lazio and Michael Folorunsho are both hellbent on reaching the finish line, and this could ensue sooner rather than later thanks to a positive meeting that ensued on August 13. The Italian midfielder’s status as a Lazio youth product will allow the club to register him on the Serie A and UEFA lists without any issues. Yet, the capital side is determined to trim the squad before Folorunsho’s arrival.

13 August 2024

Mario Giuffredi, the Agent of Michael Folorunsho, will meet with Claudio Lotito today to discuss the player’s possible transfer to Lazio. Napoli’s request is €15 million including bonuses.

12 August 2024

Lazio and Napoli are in talks as they try to find an agreement over the transfer of Michael Folorunsho. The Partenopei are eager to sell wantaway midfielder to make room for new arrivals; President Aurelio De Laurentiis has requested €12 million in addition to bonuses. As for the Italian midfielder, he currently earns €1 million per year following his recent renewal, and he would expect a net salary of €1.3 upon his return to the Italian capital.

9 August 2024

While Michael Folorunsho’s summer started with a contract extension at Napoli, things swiftly turned sour, with the player finding himself outside Antonio Conte’s project. He has recently deleted all social media posts with him in a Partenopei shirt; therefore, a divorce appears inevitable at this point, and Lazio have made contact with the player’s entourage.

7 August 2024

Lazio coach Marco Baroni is hoping to have Michael Folorunsho at his disposal once more following their prosperous collaboration at Hellas Verona last season. Despite recently signing a new contract with Napoli, the Italian midfielder has seemingly lost the favour of the club’s new coach Antonio Conte, and the Biancocelesti are looking to take advantage.