Lazio are currently facing potential restrictions in the transfer market after marginally exceeding the permitted limit for their cost-to-revenue ratio, according to a club statement released last night. The club surpassed the 0.7 threshold for overall labor costs, a figure determined by an independent commission tasked with overseeing the finances of professional football clubs in Italy.
However, Lazio believe they can rectify the situation through the use of existing financial reserves and outstanding credits. The commission’s assessment is based on figures as of March 31st, and the club is confident that adjustments can be made to meet the requirements before the transfer window fully opens. Should they succeed, Lazio would be able to operate in the transfer market without the need for equivalent player sales to fund new acquisitions, a situation they enjoyed during the January transfer window.
Alongside the financial concerns, Lazio are actively working on player departures. Defender Alessandro Romagnoli is set to complete a move to Al Sadd, with an official announcement expected imminently. The transfer will generate a fee of €3.5 million for Lazio, while Romagnoli is expected to sign a three-year contract with the Qatari club, earning €6 million per year.
Further revenue will be added to Lazio’s coffers through a resale clause activated in the transfer of Vedat Muriqi from Mallorca to Fenerbahce. Lazio will receive €2.7 million from the deal, representing their share of the profit made by Mallorca on the sale. Romagnoli joined Lazio in 2022 from AC Milan, making over 80 appearances for the club. The move to Al Sadd represents a significant financial opportunity for both the player and Lazio, while allowing the Italian club to address their financial situation and potentially pursue further signings this summer.
