Insigne in talks with Lazio: possible January return to Italy | OneFootball

Lorenzo Insigne could soon be making a return to Serie A. The former Napoli captain, currently a free agent after his experience in MLS with Toronto, has been spotted in Rome in recent days. Officially, as revealed by TMW, he was in the capital for personal reasons, but the coincidence with Claudio Lotito’s return to the city has fueled rumors about a possible future with Lazio.

Insigne in Rome for personal reasons, but the Lazio hypothesis grows: Sarri awaits him, Lotito considers the contract terms

Maurizio Sarri, who built one of the most exciting periods of his career with Insigne, has never hidden his admiration for the Neapolitan forward. Convinced he can revive him, the coach considers the tactical coexistence with Zaccagni to be a minor issue, believing Insigne is still capable of offering quality and unpredictability in attack. The negotiation is not simple but already has a concrete foundation. At the end of August, Lotito met Insigne’s agent, Vincenzo D’Amico, in Cortina, and talks have continued in the following weeks. The proposal on the table mirrors the contract formula used for Pedro: one year with an option until 2027 and a salary of around two million euros.

However, there are still financial obstacles. Lazio, bound by restrictions imposed by Covisoc, is awaiting an update at the end of November. If the limitations are lifted, the club will be able to move freely as early as January; otherwise, it will be forced to maintain a balanced budget and only make free transfers. In the meantime, Insigne could ask to train at Formello to regain his fitness while waiting for a final decision. The coming days will be crucial to understand whether the operation, today just an intriguing possibility, could turn into a new Italian adventure for the Neapolitan playmaker.

Andrea Alati

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