Lazio closer to signing Kennedy as Fluminense top scorer open to Rome move
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Lazio are closing in on a deal for Fluminense striker Kennedy, who is reportedly open to a transfer to Rome.
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Attributed to original sourceLazio’s search for a new centre-forward has found a willing target, with John Kennedy said to favour a move to Rome over his other options.
According to reports from Brazil relayed by LaLazioSiamoNoi , the Fluminense striker has been “seduced” by Lazio’s approach and prefers it to every other offer he has received.
The Biancocelesti are in negotiations with the Brazilian club, who are asking for around €12 million after Lazio’s opening offer of €8 million, a gap that remains, but not an unbridgeable one.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – MAY 19: John Kennedy celebrates after scoring the second goal of his team during the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026 group C match between Fluminense and Bolivar at Maracana Stadium on May 19, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images) John Kennedy open to Lazio move but won’t force Fluminense exit The forward, currently Fluminense’s leading scorer, is not willing to push hard for the transfer.
Grateful for what the club has done for his career, he wrote himself into their history with the winning goal in the 2023 Copa Libertadores final, Kennedy will leave the negotiation entirely in Fluminense’s hands.
Even so, the moment for a European move appears to have arrived, with competition for places in Rio a factor in his thinking and his family reportedly enthused by the prospect of life in Rome.
For Lazio, who have been hunting a striker to hand Gennaro Gattuso , the player’s clear preference is a meaningful card, provided the two clubs can meet somewhere in the middle on the fee.
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What happened
Lazio are making progress in negotiations to sign Kennedy, Fluminense's top scorer. The Brazilian forward is said to be open to a move to Rome, with the two clubs reportedly nearing an agreement. Kennedy has been a key attacking figure for Fluminense, and his potential arrival would bolster Lazio's forward line for the Serie A campaign. The move is still being finalized, but both player and clubs appear aligned on the transfer direction.
Chance analysis
Kennedy arriving at Lazio would add pace, goal threat, and Brazilian flair to their attack. As Fluminense's top scorer, he brings proven finishing pedigree, though the step up from Brazilian football to Serie A is significant. If completed, the signing gives Lazio more depth and tactical flexibility up front, potentially affecting their attacking output and competition for starting places.
Lazio's attack would be strengthened with a proven goal-scorer; Fluminense would lose their top striker and face a gap in offensive firepower.
If Kennedy joins Lazio, expect a boost to their attacking options and goal-scoring potential in Serie A matches.