Details behind Lazio’s chaotic situation about Alessio Romagnoli | OneFootball

The situation surrounding Alessio Romagnoli’s future at Lazio has taken a dramatic and unexpected turn, culminating in the club officially removing the defender from the transfer market.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 31-year-old was all but set to join Qatari side Al-Sadd. A total agreement between the clubs and the player was already in place, to the point where Romagnoli emotionally bid farewell to the Biancocelesti supporters following the recent draw against Lecce. The impending departure had even sparked internal friction, with manager Maurizio Sarri publicly holding the board accountable for the club’s transfer decisions and the loss of a key defensive pillar.

However, the landscape shifted rapidly following a bizarre sequence of events. Footage leaked online showing a supporter speaking to President Claudio Lotito on a phone call, during which the owner spoke candidly about the club’s sales strategy and specifically addressed Romagnoli’s situation.

In the wake of the social media storm and the growing tension within the environment, Lazio released an official statement confirming that the deal with Al-Sadd will not go through. Despite being on the verge of a move to the Middle East, Romagnoli is now set to remain in the capital, effectively ending one of the most chaotic transfer sagas of the January window.

Kaustubh Pandey I GIFN