Lazio agree deal with Ajax for centre-back Sutalo
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Lazio have reached an agreement with Ajax to sign Croatian centre-back Borna Sutalo, with the deal moving to its final stages.
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Attributed to original sourceOutlets in Italy are reporting that Lazio have now finalised the final details of an agreement with Eredivisie giants Ajax for the transfer of centre-back Josip Sutalo, who will join the Biancocelesti on loan with an option to buy.
Done deal: Lazio expecting Sutalo on Friday Reports on Wednesday indicated that the two sides were on the verge of reaching a full agreement for the sale of Sutalo , and now reports from Sky Sport Italia , Gianluca Di Marzio and various others on Thursday claim that the final details have been settled.
BACKA TOPOLA, SERBIA – AUGUST 01: Josip Sutalo of Ajax in action during the UEFA Europa League Second Qualifying Round 2nd leg match between FK Vojvodina and FC Ajax at TSC Arena on August 01, 2024 in Backa Topola, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) Sky reports that Lazio will pay a fee of €3m to sign the Croatia international on loan for the 2026-27 season and that they will have an option to buy for an additional €7.5m.
Sutalo had cost Ajax a fee of €20.5m when he joined from Dinamo Zagreb in the summer of 2023.
He has since gone on to make 108 appearances across all competitions for Ajax, including 30 in Europe.
He is expected to travel over to Italy on Friday in order to have his medical and sign off on his Biancocelesti contract.
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What happened
Serie A side Lazio have sealed an agreement with Eredivisie club Ajax for the transfer of centre-back Borna Sutalo. The Croatian defender is set to move to Rome to strengthen Lazio's defensive options. The deal, reported by Football Italia, marks a notable incoming move for Lazio ahead of the transfer window closing and represents a sale for Ajax as they reshape their squad.
Chance analysis
Lazio's capture of Borna Sutalo from Ajax addresses a key area of need in central defence, bringing in a player with top-level Eredivisie and Champions League experience. For Ajax, the departure continues a pattern of squad restructuring, with the Amsterdam club opting to cash in on a reliable defender. The move gives Lazio a physically imposing, ball-playing option at the back and signals their intent to remain competitive in Serie A.
Lazio's defensive depth improves with the addition of an experienced centre-back, while Ajax lose a starter and need to find a replacement.