According to Di Marzio, Lazio sporting director Fabiani discussed the team's objectives, Frattesi's future, and fan protests during Diogo Leite's presentation press conference.

Angelo Fabiani addressed several topics at the press conference. He began by discussing the transfer market and criticized the regulation limiting free agent signings to two per transfer window: "We have signed free agents below market value, which should be positive for any club." He also stated: "I have never speculated; some players may not have met expectations. Lazio has always fulfilled its commitments, as it has done over the years."

Fabiani also spoke about Lazio's current focus, Frattesi: "We know that these players represent Lazio's future. We are confident in meeting the team's needs, and then we will evaluate their performance on the pitch and possibly adjust our strategy." Fabiani revealed that Gattuso had given clear advice: "He said he wanted to work with players who wanted to come to Lazio."

Regarding player sales, Fabiani said: "If a Premier League team offers €50 million for Frattesi and he scores in 3 games, 3 goals, and wants to leave himself, can you still tell him he cannot go? We have not pushed anyone out of Lazio."

Fabiani also discussed the futures of Patric and Pellegrini: "We still have two slots available, and as we have always said, the transfer market never closes. As long as the club sees opportunities to strengthen the squad further, these will be evaluated."

Speaking about the club's market index, Fabiani said: "All transfers affect the index. I want to reassure everyone that Lazio, as always, has the capacity to complete transfers. We have also continuously improved the value of our players. Today I say that Lazio's value can reach approximately €400 million, and this is not empty boasting."

Fabiani explained: "I think the team has been strengthened, and ultimately the pitch will decide. It is too early to draw conclusions, as winning 2 games means a lot, but it could also mean nothing." He also defined this season's objectives: "We must not be distracted by praise; football is a very cruel thing. We hope to achieve our minimum target and bring Lazio back to European competition. If we fail to reach our goal, I will do nothing; the club owner will evaluate, and only then can we assess what we gained and lost."

Regarding fan protests, Fabiani noted that Lazio fans have boycotted home matches since last season in protest against President Claudio Lotito. He acknowledged the situation is difficult: "Without fans it is not easy; fans can bring more points in the long run. I watched several matches last weekend, and some teams have turned things around precisely because of their fans' support."

Fabiani added: "When I mentioned stepping back, this was not directed at the fans. We must work together to find a solution and reach a consensus. The fans are not present; they made this decision, and we respect it, but we will always do our best. Let's see if time can improve the situation."

Regarding the conflict between fans and Lotito, Fabiani said: "I can only speak for Angelo Mariano Fabiani, not for the fans or for Lotito. I think this issue needs to be addressed, but I am neither a politician nor a president. This is not good for the fans, the team, or Lotito, and solving this problem is not difficult."

Fabiani stressed that both sides must take a step toward reconciliation: "If we keep clashing, we will never find a solution. I invite everyone, including President Lotito, to address this issue directly. I believe he would also not be happy to see this, but I am not anyone's defender; I am only responsible for my own actions."

Regarding his own future, Fabiani said: "My future has never been a topic for discussion, and I will not consider a contract extension. As long as I am here, I will work for Lazio's benefit."

Regarding transfers, Fabiani defended some criticized signings: "Someone told me Belaïli is just a small player, but when you put him on the pitch, he plays an important role. If we signed a player who has proven very important for Lazio, we already knew these players represent Lazio's future."

Fabiani also spoke about Gila's sale: "I rejected AC Milan's offer of €25 million, which was substantial for a player whose contract was about to expire. Later they increased it to €30 million, and the player wanted to join a club where he felt he could improve his situation, and we granted his wish."

Following Gila's and Romagnoli's departures, Doekhi and Diogo Leite arrived at Lazio. Regarding Diogo Leite, Fabiani said: "Every operation is different. Concerning Diogo Leite, the fact is that if Romagnoli had not left, we would have had three left-footed center-backs, which would have been a problem. I knew they would drag out negotiations for Romagnoli until the end because they wanted to terminate his contract for free, but the club's strength lies in standing firm on its position. Romagnoli's departure required a payment, and this happened in September, so Diogo Leite came to Lazio. We contacted him a couple of years ago; he is a player we are familiar with, and later some colleagues even said he was not a target for Lazio."

Übersetzt von KI.

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