Diogo Leite arrives in Rome ahead of Lazio move
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Portuguese defender Diogo Leite has been filmed arriving in Rome, with the move to Serie A side Lazio reportedly close to completion.
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Attributed to original sourcePortuguese defender Diogo Leite has arrived at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Sunday afternoon, ahead of a free transfer to Serie A side Lazio.
Leite, 27, left Bundesliga side Union Berlin in the summer, after his contract with the German outfit expired.
The former Porto youth prospect had been linked with the Biancocelesti over the summer but the most only accelerated after the club bid farewell to experienced centre-back Alessio Romagnoli .
Alessio Romagnoli signs the Al-Sadd contract (@alsaddsc) After his arrived, Leite made his way to the club’s training ground, Formello, where he will complete a medical and sign a contract that will cover a reported three years, with an option for the fourth.
Watch: Leite arrives for Lazio move . @OfficialSSLazio , Diogo Leite è atterrato a Fiumicino @SkySport pic.twitter.com/luMTi931rl
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) September 6, 2026
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What happened
Diogo Leite was captured on video arriving in the Italian capital, signalling that his transfer to Lazio is in its final stages. The Portuguese centre-back, previously at Union Berlin, looks set to bolster Lazio's defensive options ahead of the new season. Lazio have been active in the transfer market as they seek to reinforce their squad for the upcoming Serie A campaign.
Chance analysis
Lazio are moving to shore up their back line with the addition of Diogo Leite, a left-footed Portuguese centre-back whose aerial presence and ball-playing ability have been notable in the Bundesliga. The video evidence of his arrival in Rome strongly suggests the deal is on the verge of being announced. For Lazio, this is a statement of intent — bringing in a defender of international pedigree addresses one of the clear areas where they needed depth, and it gives the coaching staff a different profile in central defence heading into the new campaign.
Lazio gain a likely starter-quality centre-back in Diogo Leite, strengthening their defensive depth for the Serie A season.