Lazio and Roma make key staff and transfer moves

Alessio Romagnoli’s €3 million transfer from Lazio to Qatar’s Al‑Sadd has been delayed after Qatar entered a four‑day national mourning period, halting the registration of the deal. The defender remains under contract with Lazio and is training individually while both clubs await clearance.

In Lazio’s training camp at Formello, Serbian striker Petar Ratkov impressed with a brace and an assist, fitting into Gennaro Gattuso’s preferred 4‑2‑3‑1 system. The club is also monitoring Brazilian forward John Kennedy from Fluminense as a potential young addition to strengthen the attack.

Former Lazio forward Arnaut Openda, after an underwhelming season with Juventus, is being linked with a return to Ligue 1, with clubs such as Lyon and Lens expressing interest despite his high €7.4 million wage demand.

Meanwhile, AS Roma have bolstered their technical staff by appointing Leonardo Carletti as the new match analyst, replacing Simone Beccaccioli. Carletti brings extensive experience from the Italian national youth teams and the Latvian senior side, aiming to enhance Gasperini’s tactical preparation ahead of the upcoming Serie A and Champions League campaigns.