Frattesi to Lazio, Lega block overcome after hours of negotiations

The transfer of Davide Frattesi to Lazio was at risk of falling through yesterday morning due to a block imposed by Lega Serie A. The deal, which seemed finalized on Thursday evening, suddenly became complicated due to issues related to the zero-balance transfer market rules.

Lazio could not commit to a conditional obligation to buy, which was considered too expensive, and the contract deposit was held up pending coverage of the costs. The situation led to intense talks between the parties, culminating in a decisive phone call at noon between Claudio Lotito and Beppe Marotta.

The terms of the deal were quickly revised, with obstacles circumvented by modifying the short-term financial conditions. According to Il Messaggero, the matter ended amid cheers: about a hundred fans welcomed the new signing at Fiumicino around 6 p.m., five hours later than originally scheduled.

After hours of tension, Frattesi is officially a Lazio player, with Inter having reached a final agreement to unlock the transfer.