Young Russian Midfielder Offered to Lazio as Alternative to Jacopo Fazzini | OneFootball

Lazio are looking to add a new midfielder to their ranks, and they reportedly have the opportunity to sign Krasnodar star Nikita Krivstov.

Lazio Set for Tactical Switch

With Maurizio Sarri returning to Formello, the Biancocelesti will revert to the 4-3-3 system, thus diverging from Marco Baroni’s 4-2-3-1 formation. While Nicolo Rovella and Matteo Guendouzi should maintain their automatic starting roles, the identity of the third midfielder remains uncertain.

The Current Options for Maurizio Sarri

The management still has high hopes for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, while Matias Vecino’s future remains up in the air, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. Danilo Cataldi could return to the capital as Fiorentina might opt against buying him outright following Raffaele Palladino’s departure, but Sarri considers him a deep-lying playmaker, not a box-to-box midfielder.

Lazio Seeking Midfield Reinforcement

Therefore, La Lazio Siamo Noi expects the Aquile to resort to the market to sign a technical midfielder capable of playing on the left side of the trident, one who can make the difference in the final third as well.

Jaccopo Fazzini the Favorite

Jacopo Fazzini is considered the ideal profile for the role. Lazio already tried to recruit the 22-year-old in January but couldn’t reach an agreement with Empoli. But following the Tuscans’ relegation to Serie B, the Italian midfielder should be available for €8-9 million. Nevertheless, the capital side could face competition from Baroni’s new employers, Torino.

The Alternatives

The source also identifies Bologna’s Giovanni Fabbian as an alternative profile with somewhat similar characteristics. Moreover, Krivtsov is the latest name to surface on the scene after being recently offered to Lazio.

Nikita Krivstov Offered to Lazio

The 22-year-old has been playing for Krasnodar since 2021, and he helped the club clinch the Russian championship this season at the expense of Zenit. He made 38 appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals and providing a couple of assists.

The Figures

The young Russian is tied to Krasnodar with a contract lasting until 2029, and he would cost circa €5 million. At the moment, the source describes him as another name on the shortlist, so it remains to be seen if Lazio will decide to pursue his services.