Rome, 19 June 2024 – A new coach always means new chances for those who did not have the chance to shine under previous managers. This applies to Lazio as it does to any other team. There is empirical proof of this Daichi Kamada And Matteo Guendouzithe second pupil of Sarrithen slightly neglected by Tudor, while the former experienced his best part of the season under the guidance of the Croatian, struggling instead with the Tuscan coach. Baroni’s arrival on the Capitoline bench opens a new chapter at Lazio and with it also new opportunities for all the players in the squad, in particular for those looking for redemption.
Who is definitely hunting for a new opportunity Valentin “Taty” Castellanos. The center forward arrived in the summer for around 15 million euros with the expectation not only of becoming Immobile’s deputy, but of being able little by little to even become his technical heir on the pitch. The performances were fluctuating, going from insufficient matches to others of greater depth, where however one constant was always very rare to be found: that of goals. Despite 46 matches in all competitions, the center forward has scored just 6 times, giving his teammates 5 assists, numbers that are too small for a first striker like the Argentine, who also arrived in Italy with those figures, after the 15 goals scored in League with the shirt of Girona last year.
The player undoubtedly deserves another chance next season, but to earn it he will first have to convince the new coach Marco Baroni to deploy him consistently and above all he will have to prove himself to be up to the offensive system of the Tuscan coach. The clues from the coach’s recent past today on the Lazio bench point to the positive adaptation of the Argentine striker. Both al Lecce two years ago, both at Verona last season, Barons has always focused on very dynamic center forwards, such as Columbus in Salento or Noslin with the Scala formation. It can be said without a doubt that in terms of reputation and experience, the Argentine is an upgrade compared to the two players mentioned previously, making his possible application in the game plans of the new Capitoline coach very interesting.
However, watch out for the transfer market, which could stop this possible future coexistence in its tracks. In fact, according to what transpires from Formello, the Girona he would be interested in having the admired talent back in the 2022-23 season to play the next one Champions Leagueshould Dobyk leave Catalonia. The first offer sent to the Capitoline offices by the team belonging to the City Football Group is approximately 13 million euros. Proposal already returned to sender, given the request for 20 million euros from Claudio Lotito to deprive themselves of their player. At the moment there is no air of a relaunch, but the transfer market is known to be able to change every single hour and who knows whether this negotiation may evolve as the days go by. In the meantime, the player is enjoying his holidays, ready to return at his best and play his chances with the new coach of the Capital.
