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2026-01-21 20:19:00, Sport CNA

The current situation at Lazio is considered one of the most complicated in recent years, with the relationship between coach Maurizio Sarri and president Claudio Lotito at a tense stage. Relations between the parties are at a minimum level and recent developments have left open any scenario for the future of the club.

A meeting was held at the training center between the managers and technical staff, but this meeting did not change the essence of the problem.

Sarri continues to find himself in a situation where he has to manage a team that he has not been able to intervene in during the summer, due to the transfer market blockade that has affected the club. Even now, when there is the possibility that the president will invest in the market, the coach has no guarantee that he will be involved in the decision-making process.

Sarri has been clear in his stance, stating that some players have been approached without his approval. On the other hand, Lotito has reiterated a familiar stance, underlining that the final control over the club lies with the presidency. This open clash has created uncertainty both within the team and among the fans.

The current composition of the team is also seen as problematic, with a balance that raises questions in some departments. In this context, other important departures are not ruled out.

A concrete case is that of Alessio Romagnoli, who is considering a significant financial offer from Al Sadd, with a three-year contract worth €6 million per season. The lack of a renewal offer from Lotito pushes the defender towards a possible departure.

The situation also affects other key players, such as Guendouzi, who had decided to stay in the summer mainly because of Sarri, while he left in the winter transfer window. The coach himself, brought in during the summer to cope with the pressure and guarantee stability, has found himself in an unexpected reality, without being fully informed about the structural developments of the club.

Sarri has considered the possibility of resigning, a decision he has made before, in 2024, but his hesitation is linked to the idea of ??leaving the team at a difficult moment. The promise given to the fans to stay at least until the end of the season remains a decisive factor.

On the other hand, Lotito has not fired the coach, as this would cost the club around 12 million euros gross for the remainder of the three-year contract. The situation has taken the form of an open confrontation, which currently serves neither party and, above all, harms the interests of Lazio.