According to the words spoken by Tudor in the press conference after the match against Juventus, the Lazio team could undergo an important revolution in the next summer period. The meetings that follow will be used to dialogue with some players and to plan strategies aimed at renewing the team.
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The strategy of sports director Angelo Fabiani
Angelo Fabiani, sporting director of Lazio, intends to rejuvenate the team by lowering the average age of the players. However, age will not be the only selection criterion. On the contrary, he could be put aside if opportunities arise to sign players of caliber and with a prestigious coat of arms. To achieve the goal of a winning season, the management will strive to find captivating profiles that can capture the attention of the fans.
The interest in Joel Matip
The recent interest in Joel Matip, Liverpool defender. Matip’s contract with Liverpool expires on 30 June and there appears to be no intention on either side to renew it. With just 10 appearances last season and suffering from a torn cruciate ligament, the 32-year-old defender appears to be looking for a new challenge. Particularly interesting for Lazio is the fact that Matip has dual nationality (Cameroon and Germany), which excludes the need to consider him as non-EU. The player’s desire to live an experience in Italy also makes this profile particularly attractive.
A transfer derby with Roma
A further complication could arise from Roma’s interest in the same player. According to some sources, Roma are ready to start a transfer battle to sign Matip. One factor that could make a difference in this competition will be which of the two Roma teams participate in European competitions next year. In the next few days there could be first exploratory contacts with the two companies, creating the conditions for a heated market derby.
