Lazio negotiates with Brighton for defender Diego Coppola
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Lazio is in discussions with Brighton for the potential signing of Diego Coppola. The 22-year-old defender has emerged as a key target after Lazio agreed to sell Alessio Romagnoli to Al-Sadd. Coppola, considered the most viable option for Lazio's defensive overhaul, may join immediately due to new Italian regulations favoring U23 player investments. The negotiations are currently active, following his limited playing time at Brighton and a January loan to Paris FC.
- •Lazio sells Alessio Romagnoli to Al-Sadd.
- •Negotiations for Diego Coppola are currently underway.
- •Coppola's arrival offers financial benefits for Lazio.
- •Lazio's transfer strategy is influenced by league regulations.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lazio Negotiating With Brighton for Defender Who Could Arrive Immediately
"Lazio and Brighton are reportedly discussing a move for Diego Coppola, who is now considered the Biancocelesti’s most viable option at the back.Lazio Undergoing Defensive OverhaulThe Italian capital...
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