Lazio & Nordsjælland Agree Markmann Transfer but One Last Hurdle Persists | OneFootball

Lazio have closed a deal with FC Nordsjælland for Noah Markmann, who must now decide his next career step alongside his family.

Lazio Have Been Working on Signing Noah Markmann

The 19-year-old has cemented himself as one of the most exciting young players in Denmark. After rising through Nordsjælland’s ranks, he became a full-fledged member of the first team in 2024 and cemented himself as a regular starter last season. But with the defender’s contract expiring in June 2027, the Danish club prefers to sell him this summer rather than losing him for free a year later.

Over the past few days, Lazio emerged as the frontrunners in the race for the teenager’s services. Despite signing Danilho Doekhi on a free transfer, the Biancocelesti are keen to add another centre-back to Gennaro Gattuso’s squad, having already lost Mario Gila to AC Milan, while Alessio Romagnoli remains on the market, even though his transfer to Al-Sadd had recently stalled.

Lazio & Nordsjælland Have Markmann Accord

According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, Lazio have reached an agreement with Nordsjælland. Angelo Fabiani decided to satisfy the Danes’ demands by offering €6 million plus €2 million in add-ons. Nevertheless, the transfer market expert insists that the Biancocelesti haven’t yet reached the finish line, as the move still hinges on Markmann and his family, who must now render their final decision.

Markmann to Hold for Other Suitors?

La Lazio Siamo Noi also weigh in on the situation, revealing that the teenager is still reflecting on his options. Markmann has also attracted interest from Turkiye, particularly from Trabzonspor, while Premier League clubs could enter the fray in the coming days, which could give the player a pause.

Lazio’s Defensive Targets

It should be noted that Sergi Dominguez has been Lazio’s top priority to bolster the backline since the start of the summer, but they haven’t been able to find an agreement with Dinamo Zagreb. On the other hand, Fiorentina’s Pietro Comuzzo was considered a fallback option, but he’s now on the cusp of joining Torino.