Maurizio Sarri Makes Request to Sign €30M Juventus Winger | OneFootball

Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri has reportedly requested the signing of Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez.

Maurizio Sarri Wants Nico Gonzalez at Lazio

The returning manager has been in constant talks with the club’s Sporting Director, Angelo Fabiani, over the past few days, as the two men work on putting together a transfer strategy. Therefore, several names have been placed on the table, and according to Corriere dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Nico Gonzalez was the latest suggestion brought up by Sarri.

The Background

The Argentinian winger has been a Serie A staple since making the move from Stuttgart to Fiorentina in the summer of 2021. After cementing himself as the Viola’s ultimate attraction, the 27-year-old sealed a transfer to Juventus last summer on loan with an obligation to buy for circa €33 million.

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Nico Gonzalez endured a challenging first campaign in Turin, only contributing five goals and four assists in 35 appearances in all competitions.

Therefore, several reports believe the Bianconeri would be willing to offload the winger this summer, but a €30 million fee would be required to avoid disrupting the balance sheet.

Difficult Mission for Lazio

As the source explains, prising the Argentina international away from Juventus remains a daunting task for Lazio, especially at this stage of the summer, as their transfer plans remain impeded by the infamous liquidity index.

One solution would be to conduct an initial loan deal, thus deferring the cost of the operation until next summer, but it remains to be seen whether this would be feasible.