Frattesi arrives for Lazio medical after Inter change €15m terms
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Davide Frattesi is undergoing a medical at Lazio as Inter modify the transfer terms to €15 million, with the deal expected to be completed soon.
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Attributed to original sourceDavide Frattesi has finally arrived to begin his Lazio medical this evening, ready to complete a loan move from Inter at €5m with option to buy for another €10m and 50 per cent sell-on fee.
The midfielder landed at the airport in Rome and was greeted by local fans and media, where he posed with a Biancocelesti scarf.
He had been expected yesterday, but the transfer had to be reformulated after financial and registration problems emerged.
Frattesi finally lands for Lazio VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 02, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) It was originally supposed to be a loan at €1m with obligation to buy for €14m plus 50 per cent of the future sale.
However, as that obligation would’ve weighed too heavily on the Lazio finances without sales first, it was changed to €5m for the loan and only an option to buy.
Inter retaining 50 per cent means his value on the market remains €30m, which had been the asking price for Nottingham Forest, Juventus and other interested parties.
L’attesa è finita. Davide è qui pic.twitter.com/qQ3u81rE3K
— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) August 14, 2026
Lazio’s social media channels referenced the delay with their caption: ‘The wait is over. Davide is here.’
It is a return home for Frattesi, who started out in the Lazio youth academy before crossing his home city to rivals Roma in 2014.
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 05: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Kairat Almaty at Stadio San Siro on November 05, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) He flourished at Sassuolo, and was sold to Inter in 2023 for over €30m plus bonus.
The Italy international turns 27 next month and has always confessed to supporting Roma, but that didn’t seem to affect the welcome he received from Lazio fans.
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What happened
Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi has arrived in Rome to undergo a medical examination ahead of his proposed transfer to Lazio. The two clubs have adjusted the financial structure of the deal, settling on a €15 million package. Frattesi, who struggled for regular playing time at Inter since joining, is set to reunite with Marco Baroni's project at Lazio. The move would represent a significant midfield addition for Lazio and a notable departure from Inter's squad.
Chance analysis
Frattesi's departure weakens Inter's midfield depth, though he was rarely a starter under Simone Inzaghi, making this more of a squad trim than a tactical blow. For Lazio, acquiring a player of Frattesi's quality and international pedigree for €15m is a strong piece of business that addresses a creative midfield need. The deal reflects Inter's continued financial recalibration and Lazio's ambition to compete for European places.
Lazio gain a quality attacking midfielder; Inter lose a squad player who rarely featured, freeing wages and squad space.
Frattesi joining Lazio bolsters their midfield options for upcoming Serie A matches, while Inter lose a rotation option.