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Diogo Leite arrives in Rome to finalize transfer to Lazio

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Diogo Leite arrives in Rome to finalize transfer to Lazio
Summary

Portuguese defender Diogo Leite arrived at Fiumicino Airport in Rome on Sunday afternoon to complete a move to Serie A club Lazio. The 27-year-old enters the deal as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Bundesliga side Union Berlin. The transition follows the departure of central defender Alessio Romagnoli, who recently moved to Al-Sadd. Upon his arrival, Leite traveled to the Formello training center to undergo a medical examination. He is expected to sign a three-year contract with the Biancocelesti, which includes an option for a fourth year. The transfer marks a return to Serie A proceedings for the former Porto youth player.

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  • •Diogo Leite arrived at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Sunday.
  • •The 27-year-old defender is joining Lazio as a free agent.
  • •Leite previously played for Union Berlin in the Bundesliga.
  • •The player will complete a medical at the Formello training ground.
  • •The contract terms include three years with a fourth-year option.
Latest Updates
  • 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Lazio Sign Diogo Leite on a Free Transfer
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  • 12:55 PMYahoo Sports — Video: Diogo Leite arrives in Rome ahead of Lazio move
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Lazio have officially announced their signing of Portuguese centre-back Diogo Leite on a free transfer following their flying start to the 2026-27 Serie A season, which sees them joint top of the pack...

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Lazio have officially announced the signing of Portuguese central defender Diogo Leite on a free transfer, further reinforcing Gennaro Gattuso’s squad for the season.Continuing the Defensive Overhau...

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Portuguese defender Diogo Leite has arrived at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Sunday afternoon, ahead of a free transfer to Serie A side Lazio.Leite, 27, left Bundesliga side Union Berlin in the summer...

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