Lazio defender Romagnoli's transfer stalls; Atalanta option discussed

A planned move for Lazio centre‑back Mattia Romagnoli to Qatari club Al Sadd has collapsed. The Qatari side faces a ban on international operations and restrictions on the number of non‑Qatari players it can register, forcing a renegotiation of payment terms with Lazio and delaying any completion of the deal.

With the Al Sadd transfer on hold, attention has turned to Serie A club Atalanta, where former Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri is reportedly interested in signing the defender. Romagnoli has said he does not want to wear another Italian club’s shirt out of respect for Lazio supporters, while Lazio is keen to off‑load his €5 million gross salary. The situation remains unresolved as the player awaits new offers.