Lazio halt Al-Sadd move as Alessio Romagnoli taken off market after leak | OneFootball

Lazio have taken Alessio Romagnoli off the transfer market after a chaotic turn of events, and the defender is now set to stay.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that the 31-year-old was on the verge of joining Qatari side Al-Sadd, with agreements in place between club and player. He even bade farewell to Biancocelesti supporters after the draw with Lecce.

The looming exit triggered internal friction, with Maurizio Sarri publicly holding the board responsible for recent transfer choices and the loss of a key defensive pillar.

The picture shifted when online footage showed a supporter speaking to president Claudio Lotito on a phone call, during which the owner discussed sales strategy and Romagnoli’s situation.

Amid the social media storm, Lazio issued an official statement confirming the Al-Sadd deal would not proceed. With the move to the Middle East off, Romagnoli remains in the capital, rounding off one of January’s most chaotic sagas.

Source: Get Italian Football News