On August 19, according to Italian journalist Di Marzio, Lazio is close to signing Ajax defender Josip Šutalo.

Di Marzio stated that Lazio is one step away from completing a defensive reinforcement: Josip Šutalo is very close to becoming a new player for the Biancocelesti.

The Croatian center-back from Ajax is currently in a clear leading position among all defensive transfer targets. The deal is in the form of a paid loan (3 million euros) plus a buy-out option, which will become mandatory if certain conditions are met.

Josip Šutalo, a 26-year-old Croatian center-back, joined Ajax from Dinamo Zagreb in the summer of 2023 for a transfer fee of 20.5 million euros. He has made 108 appearances for Ajax to date, scoring 4 goals. In addition, Josip Šutalo participated in this year's World Cup with Croatia, starting and playing in all 4 matches.

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