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Giacomo Raspadori Transfer from Atlético Madrid to Lazio
According to Tuttomercato, Giacomo Raspadori has decided to join Atalanta, rejecting offers from Lazio and Roma.
Mundo Deportivo reported that Lazio's pursuit of Giacomo Raspadori has ended after the player declined the club's offer. Lazio contacted the player, who rejected the proposal from Maurizio Sarri's team. It is also reported that Lazio president Claudio Lotito confirmed that Raspadori was one of two players the club attempted to sign who did not want to join.
Lazio president Claudio Lotito stated that they had gone after two players who did not want to come and asked what he should do. When asked by journalists if he was referring to Giacomo Raspadori, Lotito replied by asking who Raspadori was and if he was Maradona. The president also stated that the player had not played at Atletico and had not played where he was before, and added that they would see if theirs is better or Raspadori.
Tuttomercato reports that Maurizio Sarri had asked for Giacomo Raspadori of Atletico Madrid to reinforce his squad in January. Lazio made a genuine attempt for Raspadori, and this was assured to Sarri until Monday.
Giacomo Raspadori is the subject of transfer rumors involving Roma and Lazio, who appear to be the most intent on acquiring him in the January transfer window. Mateu Alemany, director of the men's professional area at Atletico Madrid, stated on DAZN that he believes it is normal for other clubs to be interested, as the player has an important background in Italy. Alemany also stated that there is nothing with any other club and that Raspadori is an important player for Atletico Madrid.
Tuttomercato reports that Lazio is interested in Giacomo Raspadori and that the player may also want to stay in Spain to take his opportunities at Atletico Madrid, having transferred there recently.
Lazio is trying to bring Giacomo Raspadori back to Italy. According to Corriere dello Sport, the club is attempting to gain an advantage over Roma by including a significant player in the deal.
According to CalcioMercato, there is an intense transfer battle between Roma and Lazio for Giacomo Raspadori, which is described as a market derby. The report states Lazio has decided to attempt a last-minute move to surpass Roma in the race for the player. The player is expected to give a definitive answer by Monday. A final unexpected development remains very unlikely, but nothing is decided yet.
According to Tuttomercato, Lazio has entered into concrete negotiations for Giacomo Raspadori within the last 48 hours. The club has directly approached the player via his entourage, highlighting a central role for him under Sarri. Following Castellanos' departure to West Ham, Lazio can satisfy the conditions for the transfer, as can Roma.
According to Tuttomercato, Lazio could propose a permanent transfer for Giacomo Raspadori following the departure of Castellanos.
According to Tuttomercato, Raspadori is a consideration for Lazio and Maurizio Sarri, but at the moment this interest has not been explored in depth.
Lazio is also following Giacomo Raspadori. According to the Italian newspaper ‘La Repubblica’, there is a derby in the capital for the forward from Atlético de Madrid.
Lazio is reportedly preparing to enter the transfer market again in January after being blocked during the summer. The club, which is under president Claudio Lotito, is said to be tracking Giacomo Raspadori of Atletico Madrid. The 25-year-old Italian attacker is one of two former Napoli forwards being considered, with the other being Lorenzo Insigne, who is currently a free agent. Raspadori, an Italy international with 45 caps and 11 goals, joined Atletico in August 2025 and is under contract until 2030. In 10 LaLiga appearances this season, he has provided one assist and scored no goals. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is listed as €25.00m. Roma has also been linked with the player.
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