Alessio Romagnoli’s proposed move to Al‑Sadd collapsed amid unpaid wages, leaving him likely to finish the season at Lazio. For bettors this increases uncertainty in Lazio’s defence — consider avoiding clean-sheet punts and favour markets that predict Lazio conceding or Romagnoli being moved in the summer transfer window.
Alessio Romagnoli’s Al‑Sadd move collapses as wage dispute surfaces
Alessio Romagnoli’s proposed transfer to Al‑Sadd fell through late in January, leaving the centre‑back to see out the season at Lazio. The deal unraveled after the winter transfer window in Qatar closed, despite a late agreement between the clubs on January 31.
Agent reveals unpaid wages and stalled contract talks
Agent Enzo Raiola said Romagnoli understands there is “no future” for him at Lazio. Raiola added there was never a proposal to extend Romagnoli’s contract and that the club still owes several past wages. He criticised the timing and transparency of negotiations, saying the player expressed a clear desire to move abroad.
Negotiation timeline and transfer window impact
Negotiations continued even after Lazio initially blocked the transfer on January 25. Although an agreement was reportedly reached at the end of the month, the Qatari window had already closed, preventing completion of the move.
Team implications and Romagnoli’s immediate status
Romagnoli was left out of Lazio’s squad against Genoa after missing training with the group following the club’s initial refusal to sell him. His contract runs until June 2027, but both agent and player appear resigned to him departing the club at the end of this season.
Player professionalism and future plans
Raiola stressed Romagnoli remains professional and will continue training and playing for Lazio for the remainder of the campaign. The defender has reportedly expressed a desire to keep playing for at least six more years and has signalled openness to leaving Italy in search of new opportunities.
What this means for Lazio
The episode highlights internal friction between Romagnoli and the club hierarchy, with limited dialogue reportedly restricted to director Fabiani and coach Maurizio Sarri.
The wage dispute and failed transfer could accelerate Lazio’s summer reshuffle in defence, forcing the club to address contract management and player relations ahead of next season.
Official: Romagnoli stays at Lazio after Al-Sadd run out of time
Alessio Romagnoli’s agent Enzo Raiola explains how the defender’s move to Al-Sadd fell through and...
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