Claudio Lotito’s Broken Promise Could Push Lazio Defender Out of the Club | OneFootball

The future of Alessio Romagnoli is reportedly uncertain, as Lazio president Claudio Lotito failed to keep his initial promise.

The Background

Despite starting his career at Roma, the 30-year-old is a lifelong Biancoceleste who realised his dream move by sealing a free transfer to Lazio after lifting the Scudetto title with Milan in 2022. The Italian signed a five-year contract for a yearly salary of €3 million and a promise of a pay rise if he helps the club achieve qualification for the Champions League.

The Broken Promise

In his first season at Formello, Romagnoli played an instrumental role at the back as Maurizio Sarri’s men went on to finish second in the league behind champions Napoli. Nevertheless, Lotito’s promise was never fulfilled, much to the player’s irritation.

Alessio Romagnoli Could Leave Lazio

According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the relationship between Romagnoli and the Lazio hierarchy hasn’t been the same ever since, so the player’s future remains shrouded in mystery. Therefore, the source doesn’t rule out a summer exit. After all, with only two years remaining on his contract, this could be the ideal moment for the club to cash in on the centre-back.

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The Roman native has reportedly attracted interest from several clubs, including Premier League sides who enquired about his availability. Nevertheless, Marco Baroni would certainly loath to lose one of his stalwarts, especially Romagnoli who has been on solid form as of late.

A Season to Remember

In addition to his prowess at the back, the former Milan captain has also been decisive on the other end of the pitch. On Sunday, he scored the opener for Lazio in the Derby della Capitale, but it was only worth a point in the end. As La Lazio Siamo Noi notes, Romagnoli has now scored five goals in all competitions this season, making it the most prolific campaign of his career thus far.