Alessio Romagnoli's transfer to Al-Sadd faces new regulatory hurdles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Alessio Romagnoli's anticipated transfer to Al-Sadd is in jeopardy due to new regulations in the Qatar Stars League. The Lazio defender, who agreed to a €3 million deal, has faced several delays since being set to join in January. Recent changes restrict teams to five foreign players and limit squad registrations. The situation may be clarified within 48-72 hours as Al-Sadd reassesses the move. Romagnoli has previously bid farewell to Lazio fans after assuming the transfer was completed in January.
- •Romagnoli was set to join Al-Sadd after agreeing to a €3 million deal.
- •Transfer was previously delayed due to negotiations and a coaching change.
- •New regulations restrict Qatari teams on foreign player registrations.
- •Al-Sadd is reconsidering the transfer amid these new rules.
- •Clarification on Romagnoli's situation is expected in the next few days.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Romagnoli Considers Legal Action Against Al-Sadd Amid Potential Lazio Return
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Why Lazio & Alessio Romagnoli Could Rescind Their Contract
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Romagnoli’s Move to Al-Sadd Risks Dramatic Collapse Due to New Regulations
"With his transfer to Al-Sadd now up in the air, Alessio Romagnoli could reportedly terminate his contract with Lazio.The BackgroundThis transfer saga has dominated the headlines since January, when th...
"Lazio defender Alessio Romagnoli has been betrothed to Al-Sadd since January, but the transfer could falter once again.The BackgroundThe 31-year-old was on the cusp of joining the Qatari champions in ...
"Lazio centre-back Alessio Romagnoli finds himself at a crossroads, as his move to Al-Sadd is on the verge of collapse.Alessio Romagnoli to Al-Sadd in Serious JeopardyThis is almost a déjà vu from Ja...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 1:15 PMRomagnoli Considers Legal Action Against Al-Sadd Amid Potential Lazio Return
Lazio centre-back Alessio Romagnoli finds himself at a crossroads, as his move to Al-Sadd is on the verge of collapse.Alessio Romagnoli to Al-Sadd in Serious JeopardyThis is almost a déjà vu from Ja...
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 12:20 PMWhy Lazio & Alessio Romagnoli Could Rescind Their Contract
With his transfer to Al-Sadd now up in the air, Alessio Romagnoli could reportedly terminate his contract with Lazio.The BackgroundThis transfer saga has dominated the headlines since January, when th...
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:10 PMRomagnoli’s Move to Al-Sadd Risks Dramatic Collapse Due to New Regulations
Lazio defender Alessio Romagnoli has been betrothed to Al-Sadd since January, but the transfer could falter once again.The BackgroundThe 31-year-old was on the cusp of joining the Qatari champions in ...
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