Official: Lazio Exercise Option to Buy Back Romano Floriani Mussolini | OneFootball

Lazio have officially brought Romano Floriani Mussolini back to the club following a positive campaign at Juve Stabia.

The Background

The 22-year-old right-back started his career in Roma’s academy before making the crosstown switch to join his beloved Lazio. Benito Mussolini’s great-grandson has been knocking on the doors of the first team over the past few years, but spent the last two campaigns on loan at Pescara and Juve Stabia.

Solid Season at Juve Stabia

This season, Mussolini cemented himself as a regular starter for the Serie B side, making 37 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal and producing four assists in the process. Therefore, Juve Stabia opted to exercise their option to buy him.

Lazio Exercise Option to Re-Sign Romano Floriani Mussolini

Nevertheless, Lazio had also placed a counter-option in their favor, allowing them to buy the player back. Likewise, the Biancocelesti opted to activate this clause, thus re-acquiring Mussolini’s services. This has been confirmed by a note released on Juve Stabia’s official website.

Will Mussolini Join Maurizio Sarri’s Ranks?

Therefore, Mussolini might be part of the club’s plan to revamp the full-back department under the tutelage of Maurizio Sarri. Lazio already have three right-backs in the first team (Lazzari, Marusic and Hysaj), but they’re all on the wrong side of 30.