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Lazio and Matteo Cancellieri are now expected to prolong their collaboration, with a deadline-day departure ruled out. The 24-year-old was heavily linked with an exit this summer, especially over the past few days.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / August 31

Lazio Enquire About PSV Eindhoven Winger Who Wants Serie A Return

Lazio are showing interest in PSV Eindhoven winger Dennis Man, as they look to the unsettled Matteo Cancellieri. The Biancocelesti management is hoping to cash in on the Italian player before his contract expires at the end of the season.

Soccer News / The Laziali / August 31

Lazio Forward Risks Squad Omission if He Doesn’t Seal Deadline-Day Move

Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri could be dropped from the Serie A squad if he doesn’t join Genoa on Tuesday. The 24-year-old has thus far started in all three of the club’s competitive fixtures since the start of the season.

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SS Lazio News / The Laziali / August 30

Gudmundsson Edges Closer to Lazio as Cancellieri Nears Exit

With 48 hours remaining before the transfer deadline, Lazio are making swift progress in their negotiations with Fiorentina and Albert Gudmunsson. On Saturday

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / August 29

Lazio Consider Replacing Cancellieri With Swedish Winger

Lazio are still hoping to cash in on Matteo Cancellieri this summer, and they’re reportedly eyeing a move for Isak Bjerkebo. Cancellieri joined the Biancocelesti in the summer of 2022, spent two of the last four seasons on loan at Empoli and Parma.

Soccer News / The Laziali / August 28

Lazio Dealt Zhegrova Blow as Cancellieri Turns Down Serie A Club

Lazio are facing an uphill challenge in their quest to sign Juventus winger Edon Zhegrova, as Matteo Cancellieri has reportedly rejected his most keen admirers.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 28

Lazio eyeing potential deal for out-of-favour Juventus winger Zhegrova

Reports in Italy claim that Lazio could make a move for Juventus winger Edon Zhegrova in the final week of the summer transfer window in the event that

Soccer News / The Laziali / August 27

Lazio Turn to Juventus Winger as Genoa Push for Cancellieri

Lazio are preparing for life without Matteo Cancellieri, as they’re reportedly eyeing a move for underused Juventus player Edon Zhegrova. Despite being selected as a starter in Lazio’s first two official games of the season, Cancellieri could be on his way out of the club.

Soccer News / The Laziali / August 26

Four Serie A Clubs Queuing up for Unsettled Lazio Winger

Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri is apparently a wanted man, with four Italian clubs showing interest in his services. The 24-year-old has been on the Biancocelesti’s books since 2022, when he made the move from Hellas Verona.

Soccer News / The Laziali / August 3

West Ham & Lazio Considering Swap Deal Involving Celtic Target

Lazio could reportedly send Matteo Cancellieri to West Ham United in exchange for German striker Niclas Fullkrug. Following Sunday’s friendly test in Ascoli, Gennaro Gattuso reiterated the club’s desire to buy a new centre-back and a new striker.

Soccer News / The Laziali / August 2

Lazio Still Keen to Sell Celtic Target Despite ‘Complicated’ Negotiations

Matteo Cancellieri has become a conundrum for Lazio, especially with his move to Celtic becoming increasingly unlikely. The Biancocelesti started the summer with several players running on expiring contracts.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / July 28

West Ham United Are Keeping Tabs On Lazio Attacker: Does He Fit Into What The Hammers Want?

The reality of life in the second tier hits fast. West Ham are staring down a brutal 46-game slog, and the transfer rumour mill is already spinning at full speed.

Soccer News / The Laziali / July 27

Celtic Overtake West Ham in the Race for Unsettled Lazio Winger

Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri could soon move to the British Isles, as West Ham United and Celtic emerge as potential destinations. The 24-year-old is a Roma youth product who made his breakthrough at Hellas Verona, earning himself a transfer to Lazio in the summer of 2022.

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Celtic Keep Close Tabs On The Lazio Pair: Why They Must Snap Up At Least One Of The Attackers

If a recent transfer update from Lorenzo Canicchio on X is true, Celtic are keeping close tabs on the Lazio duo Gustav Isaksen and Matteo Cancellieri. Isaksen, currently injured, is expected to return to action in September, and interest in Cancellieri could heat up soon, with a valuation of around €15m potentially negotiable.

Soccer News / The Laziali / July 5

Top Five Lazio Goals of the 2025/26 Campaign: Cancellieri With a Brace

When looking back on the 2025/26 season, Lazio fans will remember it as one of the worst in the club’s history. This campaign was marred by never-ending issues off the pitch, including conflicts between the fan base and club president Claudio Lotito, who also had run-ins with the head coach, Maurizio Sarri.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / June 30

Lazio Enquire About Newly-Promoted Serie A Winger Who Could Replace Cancellieri

Lazio are expected to part ways with Matteo Cancellieri and bring in Frosinone standout Fares Ghedjemis as his replacement. The Biancocelesti are expected to keep Gustav Isaksen, a profile admired by Gennaro Gattuso.

Soccer News / The Laziali / June 13

Lazio Place Brentford Target on Transfer List Amid Growing Interest

Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri is widely expected to leave the Italian capital club this summer, as suitors line up for his services. The 24-year-old is a Roma youth product who had his breakthrough at Hellas Verona, earning himself a move to Lazio in the summer of 2022.

Soccer News / The Laziali / June 5

Lazio Winger Reportedly Close to Joining Fiorentina

Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri is expected to leave the club this summer, and his next destination could be Fiorentina. The 24-year-old is a Roma youth product who made his big breakthrough after joining Hellas Verona.

Hellas Verona News / Football Italia / May 27

Gattuso puts faith in Isaksen and Zaccagni at Lazio as Cancellieri could be sold amid Brentford links

Incoming Lazio coach Gennaro Gattuso is already drawing up his list of keepers and potential departures, with Mattia Zaccagni understood to be a cornerstone of his plans while Matteo Cancellieri’s future at the club remains uncertain.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 18

Napoli 0-2 Lazio – Stats & numbers paint picture of Biancocelesti’s Maradona fortune

The numbers tell a remarkable story. With Matteo Cancellieri and Toma Basic finding the net on Saturday evening, Lazio completed a fourth consecutive away victory at the Maradona, making them the first team in Serie A history to achieve that feat against Napoli.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / April 13

Player Ratings: Fiorentina 1-0 Lazio – Cancellieri Squanders his Chance

Maurizio Sarri’s numerous changes didn’t pay off on Monday evening, as Lazio fell short against Fiorentina at the Artemio Franchi. Robin Gosens broke the deadlock in the middle of the first, and the visitors weren’t able to respond.

Soccer News / The Laziali / January 16

Why Brentford Hit the Brakes on Matteo Cancellieri Pursuit

Brentford have reportedly decided to halt their attempts to sign Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri, whom they had scouted last week. The Bees watched the 23-year-old in action during the 1-1 draw against Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico and the 1-0 away victory over Hellas Verona last weekend.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 14

Marseille join Brentford in Cancellieri race as Lazio eye Nigeria forward Otele

Lazio are set to be one of the more active clubs in the January transfer window after recently receiving clearance from Italy’s financial watchdogs to resume operations in the market.

Soccer News / The Laziali / January 13

Cancellieri Reportedly Agrees Terms With Brentford but Lazio Seek Higher Offer

Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri has reportedly agreed personal terms with Brentford, who have been pushing for his signature over the past few days. The Premier League high-flyers had scouted the 23-year-old in the Biancocelesti’s last two matches against Fiorentina on Wednesday and Hellas Verona on Sunday, and were convinced by what they saw.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 12

Brentford send scout to watch Cancellieri as Lazio beat Verona

Brentford are closely monitoring Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri, according to reports in Italy, as the Premier League side step up their interest in the Biancocelesti’s outgoings.