Lazio considers contract extensions for nine players before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Lazio faces a challenging situation with nine players entering the final year of their contracts at the start of the 2026/27 season. Players Ivan Provedel, Alessio Romagnoli, Mario Gila, and others risk leaving the club for free at season's end. While some players are open to short-term extensions, others like Romagnoli and Gila are attracting interest from rival clubs, complicating negotiations. Incoming manager Gennaro Gattuso may advocate for Gigot's retention despite his injury concerns and high salary. The situation highlights Lazio's need for strategic planning as they navigate contract discussions.
- •Nine Lazio players are on expiring contracts entering the new season.
- •Contract extensions are proposed, but some players are highly sought after.
- •Provedel may lose his starting position to younger goalkeepers.
- •Gattuso may support keeping Gigot despite his physical issues.
- •Lazio's planning affects both team composition and future transfers.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Lazio Draw a Plan for the Nine Players Running on Expiring Contracts
"The new season will bear more headaches for Lazio, as almost half of the squad will begin the campaign on expiring contracts.The BackgroundThe Biancoelesti risk losing nine players for free at the end...
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