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Lazio targets David Alaba and Diogo Leite for defensive squad additions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 8:30 AM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Lazio targets David Alaba and Diogo Leite for defensive squad additions

Summary

Lazio continues to pursue defensive reinforcements following the recent transfer window. Club officials are evaluating a potential move for free agent David Alaba, who departed Real Madrid earlier this year. Negotiations for Diogo Leite are advancing, with reports indicating the player is nearing a move to the Roman club. Lazio coach Rino Gattuso is seeking defensive support to avoid moving Adam Marusic into a center-back position. The club maintains interest in Jonathan Panzo as an alternative free agent option. These potential signings follow the earlier acquisitions of Albert Gudmundsson and Davide Frattesi.

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By the Numbers

•Diogo Leite is closing in on a move to Lazio.
•Lazio is evaluating a potential signing of free agent David Alaba.
•Rino Gattuso intends to avoid using Adam Marusic as a center-back.
•Jonathan Panzo remains an alternative free agent target for the club.
•Lazio recently added Albert Gudmundsson and Davide Frattesi to the roster.

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8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Lazio evaluating David Alaba transfer, Diogo Leite nearing move

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The transfer window has closed but Serie A side Lazio aren’t done with late business, as they look at possible free transfers.The Roman side roped in Albert Gudmundsson earlier this week, with anoth...
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