Lazio adopts sell‑first strategy as Paganese signs midfielder Andrea Basanisi

Lazio has indicated it will follow a "sell first, buy later" policy in this summer's transfer window. The club confirmed the sale of defender Alessio Romagnoli to Al‑Sadd, freeing about €8 million, and is evaluating the futures of players such as Lazzari, Pellegrini, Noslin and Cancellieri. The plan is to protect the club’s finances by reinvesting only the funds generated from departures, with target positions including a right‑back, a centre‑back, a striker and a Zaccagni replacement.

Paganese officially announced the acquisition of midfielder Andrea Basanisi. The 27‑year‑old, born in Canosa di Puglia, joins from Gravina after a career in Serie D clubs where he recorded 33 appearances, 10 goals and 5 assists. Basanisi is described as a modern mezzala with strong shooting ability and is expected to bolster Paganese’s midfield as the team pursues a higher league standing.