Lazio confirm Ratkov signing, reach Taylor agreement with Ajax | OneFootball

Lazio have confirmed the signing of Petar Ratkov on a permanent transfer from Red Bull Salzburg and are ready to welcome Kenneth Taylor after reaching an agreement with Ajax.

Lazio are bringing in reinforcements after the sale of Valentin Castellanos to West Ham and Matteo Guendouzi’s imminent move to Fenerbahce.

Lazio confirm Ratkov’s move from Red Bull Salzburg

ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 07: Petar Ratkov, new player of SS Lazio prior the Serie A match between SS Lazio and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on January 07, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

The Biancocelesti have just confirmed the purchase of 22-year-old forward Ratkov. The Serbian has scored 12 goals in 29 appearances across all competitions this season.

“S.S. Lazio agree signing of Petar Ratkov from Red Bull Salzburg,” the Biancocelesti said in a statement.

“The 22-year-old striker has put pen to paper on a long-term contract with S.S. Lazio after agreeing personal terms and successfully passing a medical.”

Taylor set for Lazio medical

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 26: Kenneth Taylor of Ajax is challenged by Facundo Buonanotte of Brighton & Hove Albion during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 match between Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Ajax at American Express Community Stadium on October 26, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

The Biancocelesti have also moved quickly to replace Guendouzi, who is set to undergo medical with Fenerbahce after playing his last game for Lazio on Wednesday.

Fabrizio Romano, in fact, reports that Kenneth Taylor is ready to move to the Stadio Olimpico from Ajax.

According to the report, this is also a permanent move for €15m plus €2m add-ons.

The Dutch midfielder will undergo medical tests on Friday before signing a contract until June 2030.