'We’re Almost There' – Agent Hints at Imminent Lazio Move

The agent of Lorenzo Insigne confirms his client could soon sign for Lazio, as the two parties have been negotiating for quite some time.

The 34-year-old spent the bulk of his playing career at his hometown club, Napoli, but then endured an underwhelming three-year spell at Toronto FC. The diminutive winger returned to Italy in the summer, seeking a new chapter in Serie A. But while he had offers from the likes of Udinese and Parma, he has been holding out for Lazio, as he and Maurizio Sarri are keen to work together once more.

In recent weeks, it has been claimed that Insigne has been a topic of an internal disagreement at Formello, as the club’s sporting director, Angelo Fabiani, would rather invest in a young profile. Nevertheless, it appears that Sarri will get his way after all, as the hierarchy wouldn’t dare irritate him, especially after failing to reinforce his squad in the summer due to the transfer ban.

In an interview with Radio Kiss Kiss (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Insigne’s agent, Andrea D’Amico, confirmed ongoing talks with Lazio, hinting that the negotiations have reached an advanced stage.

Let’s see what happens. It’s something we’ve been working on for a while, but there are other situations at stake. We’re almost there, but I won’t give you any bombshells. We have to be careful when it comes to transfer updates, as they could always fall through.

Insigne deserves to play at a high level. Everyone hopes to sign young players and then sell them on for capital gains. But even a 34-year-old player is useful to optimize the value of the players you have in your squad. Lazio like him for his characteristics; the problem is the transfer ban

Lazio are expected to receive a final answer from the new supervisory committee that will replace COVISOC by mid-December. If they get the green light, they would be able to sign Insigne straight away thanks to his status as a free agent.