Lazio is acting on transfer indications from manager Rino Gattuso, who has requested several new players, including a midfielder. To fulfill this requirement, the club is interested in Werder Bremen's 26-year-old Austrian player, Romano Schmid. The midfielder has been with the German club since January 2019, and his contract is due to expire in June 2027.
During the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, Schmid made 34 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 8 assists. He has earned 34 caps for Austria, scoring 3 goals. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €15.00m. Leeds United was also linked with the player. Reports in January 2026 suggested a potential agreement for approximately €15 million. In the summer of 2025, his valuation was rumored to be between €15 million and €20 million.
