Lazio Deny Takeover Rumors: ”No Ongoing Negotiations”

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·11 Juni 2026

Lazio Deny Takeover Rumors: ”No Ongoing Negotiations”

Lazio have released an official statement refuting all circulating reports claiming that club president Claudio is negotiating a sale.

The Background

The Italian senator bought the club in 2004 and has been controlling it ever since. However, he is currently facing the most difficult moment of his 22-year reign, with the club undergoing a steep decline and supporters in open rebellion against him and his administration.

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The organized fan groups have already announced they won’t purchase season tickets next season, and they have cancelled their subscriptions with the Serie A broadcaster, in a move that could cost the club circa €20 million in lost revenues.

Lazio Quash Claudio Lotito Sale Rumors

Amid the growing unrest at the club, some sources in the Italian media have been claiming that Lotito is trying to escape the scene by selling the club. But on Thursday, Lazio’s official website denied these claims.

With reference to the news and reports circulated in recent hours by certain media outlets and social media channels concerning an alleged sale of S.S. Lazio, the Club categorically denies these reports. There are no ongoing negotiations aimed at selling the Club, nor have any agreements, understandings, or commitments of any nature been signed regarding the total or partial transfer of the Club’s ownership. The ownership has not granted any mandate for the sale of the Club, nor has it initiated any discussions aimed at divestment transactions. Any information regarding alleged new owners, Italian or foreign investors, investment funds, changes in the corporate structure, or agreements related to the Stadio Flaminio project is completely groundless. The Club urges fans, shareholders, investors, and media professionals to rely exclusively on official communications released through the institutional channels of S.S. Lazio.

The Effect on Lazio’s Stock Market

Over the past 48 hours, the sale rumors have loomed large over Lazio’s stock price on the market, prompting a major rise followed by a steep fall.

The repeated dissemination of unverified news concerning the governance, ownership structure, and corporate strategies of the Club risks generating misinformation, distorting proper market perception, and influencing the performance of the company’s shares. For these reasons, S.S. Lazio, as a listed company, has filed a formal report with the competent Authorities so that appropriate investigations can be conducted regarding the dissemination of information unsupported by objective evidence and its potential effects on the regular functioning of the market. The Club will continue to operate with the transparency, responsibility, and compliance with regulations that have always characterized its activities, reserving the right to take any appropriate action to protect the Club, its shareholders, and the Biancoceleste community.

Lazio Fans Snub Lotito

Lotito had also extended an olive branch to the supporters through an open letter, admitting that he and the hierarchy may have committed some mistakes over the years, but urged them to work together for the club’s best interest. However, the organized fan groups rejected the offer, insisting it is not too late to turn back time.