In recent weeks, Lazio has been in talks with Udinese about the potential transfer of midfielder Lazar Samardzic. The 22-year-old Serbian player had an impressive season in 2022-23 and was close to joining Inter before the deal fell through, leading him to spend another season at Udinese.
Despite interest from Juventus and Napoli during the January transfer window, Samardzic remained with Udinese for the season, where he delivered six goals and two assists in 34 Serie A appearances.
Now, Lazio is prepared to make an offer of around €15-16 million plus add-ons for Samardzic. While Lazio is currently the only Italian club pursuing him, there is also interest from foreign clubs like Fenerbahce.
The meeting with Udinese over the weekend signals Lazio’s serious intent to secure Samardzic’s services for the upcoming season. Negotiations are expected to continue as Lazio aims to strengthen their midfield with the talented young player.
