In Summary:
- Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is close to confirming Chelsea’s second deal of the January transfer window.
- Lazio is reportedly confident in securing a move for Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei, with negotiations in their final stages.
Fabrizio Romano, renowned transfer expert, is nearing the announcement of Chelsea’s second official deal of the January transfer window.
Despite a slow start from the club in terms of confirmed transfers, with only rumors swirling about potential moves for players like Alejandro Garnacho, there was a breakthrough yesterday with the first official “Here We Go” deal of the window.
Romano’s latest update suggests that Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei is on the verge of a move to Lazio.
The Serie A club is reportedly confident about finalizing the deal after submitting a bid two days ago, valued at €12 million plus a 20% sell-on clause.
He shared on X late last night:
🔵🦅 Lazio remain confident to get Cesare Casadei deal done after bid sent two days ago, €12m plus 20% sell-on.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 23, 2025
Negotiations at final stages with Chelsea with Lazio director Fabiani on it to get it done and sealed.
Fabiani’s relationship with Chelsea could prove key to proceed… pic.twitter.com/nIhd2rUlfV
Cesare Casadei in action during the Carabao Cup. PHOTO: Getty Images
Romano shared that negotiations are nearing completion, with Lazio’s director Fabiani playing a crucial role in moving the deal forward.
Fabiani’s strong relationship with Chelsea could be a key factor in ensuring the deal is completed.
After weeks of rumors and negotiations surrounding Casadei’s future, it seems the move to Lazio is now the most likely outcome.
However, there is still the possibility of Torino making a late move to disrupt the deal, as they had also been linked with the player earlier in the window.