Overview
- After a 2-2 draw with Fiorentina, Maurizio Sarri said he did not know 22-year-old striker Petar Ratkov and described the addition as a club decision.
- Club president Claudio Lotito replied that Sarri is the coach, not the scout, and highlighted an eight-person scouting department that identifies targets.
- Ratkov arrives from Salzburg, with Italian reports valuing the deal at about €13 million.
- Lotito said Ajax midfielder Taylor has already been purchased and indicated Lazio will keep working the market this month.
- Lazio have executed major exits, selling Taty Castellanos to West Ham and preparing Mattéo Guendouzi’s move to Fenerbahçe for fees near €30 million each, as Sarri reaffirmed he intends to stay.