Lazio, Monza, Sassuolo must go zero‑balance in transfer market
The FIGC’s independent commission has ruled that Serie A clubs Lazio, Monza and Sassuolo failed to meet the Cost of Labour Expanded (CLA) threshold. As a result, the three clubs are subject to a zero‑balance (or positive‑balance) transfer restriction for the 2026 summer window, meaning any incoming player must be offset by an equal outgoing transaction, a contract termination, wage reduction or a shareholder cash injection.
Lazio, already under the same rule, must generate funds before signing new players. The club plans to sell several players with contracts expiring in 2027, including possible departures of Alessio Romagnoli, Ivan Provedel and other squad members, to meet the balance requirement. Monza and Sassuolo have announced similar strategies, with their CEOs citing recent shareholder contributions that address the shortfall. The regulation also exempts under‑23 Italian players from the CLA calculation, prompting clubs to target young domestic talent.
The clubs can appeal the decision if they restore compliance through capital contributions or other financial measures.