Tuttomercato reports that Petar Ratkov has arrived at Fiumicino airport in Rome ahead of his transfer to Lazio. He will sign his new contract with the club following his medical examinations. President Claudio Lotito has budgeted an investment of approximately 13 million euros for the transfer.

Petar Ratkov is set to leave Red Bull Salzburg. According to Italian media, the deal with Lazio is finalized. Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Lazio will pay Salzburg 13 million plus an additional bonus to sign Petar Ratkov permanently. The player is expected in Rome to undergo medical examinations and will then sign a five-year contract. His salary will be approximately 1.5 million euros. Lazio had been observing Petar Ratkov for a longer period and decided to sign him, with coach Maurizio Sarri having approved the transfer after initially preferring a more experienced player.

Alberto Abbate stated that Lazio acquired Petar Ratkov, and that Sarri did not know who Ratkov was and was unaware of the club's negotiations for him.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Petar Ratkov is close to transferring to Lazio Rom. The Italian club is paying RB Salzburg a transfer fee of 13 million euros plus bonuses.