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Lazio finalizes loan deal for Josip Sutalo from Ajax

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:45 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Lazio finalizes loan deal for Josip Sutalo from Ajax

Summary

Lazio has reportedly reached an agreement with Ajax for a loan deal involving Croatian defender Josip Sutalo. The terms include a paid loan of €2.5 million and an option to buy for an additional €8-9 million at season's end. Sutalo, 26, has faced injury challenges since joining Ajax from Dinamo Zagreb for €20.5 million in the summer of 2023. Despite this, he has made 108 appearances. Reports indicate that Sutalo has accepted a four-year contract with Lazio, turning down offers from teams in the Saudi Pro League to continue his career in Europe.

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Status Watch

•Josip Sutalo moves to Lazio on loan from Ajax.
•Loan fee is €2.5 million with option to buy for €8-9 million.
•Sutalo has had recurring injuries but has 108 appearances for Ajax.
•The defender previously joined Ajax for €20.5 million from Dinamo Zagreb.
•Sutalo has agreed to a four-year deal with Lazio.

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2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Report Sutalo ready for Lazio, loan from Ajax with option to buy for total €12m

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Multiple reports suggest Lazio have agreed terms with Ajax for Croatian defender Josip Sutalo, on loan for €2.5m with option to buy for a further €8-9m at the end of the season.The 26-year-old was...
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