Report: Lazio ready to let Toma Basic leave on a free transfer
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Reports in Italy say Lazio have decided not to offer Toma Basic a new contract, so the midfielder is now expected to leave when his deal expires on June 30. The change comes after earlier claims that an extension until 2030 had been close.
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Attributed to original sourceThere are reports Lazio have decided not to offer Toma Basic a new contract after all, despite previously seeming to agree a deal until 2030, so he’ll leave for free.
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The midfielder is one of several players whose contracts are running down at the Stadio Olimpico, but the club is pulling the purse strings tight and trying to lower the wage bill.
That means quite a few of them are going to be allowed to just walk away at the end of the season.
Lazio cool on Basic idea ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 26: Toma Basic of SS Lazio player of the match after the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Juventus FC at Stadio Olimpico on October 26, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images) Basic had been the one most likely to sign an extension, with multiple rumours an agreement until June 2030 had been worked out with the salary at €2.5m per season.
However, LaLazioSiamoNoi report that the club hierarchy changed their minds and are now ready to let the 29-year-old’s deal expire on June 30.
An injury in February saw him drop out of the squad and that lost the momentum he was building under coach Maurizio Sarri.
Basic joined Lazio in 2021 from Girondins de Bordeaux for €7.1m and so far this season had made 17 competitive appearances, scoring one goal and providing two assists.
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What happened
Football Italia reports, citing LaLazioSiamoNoi, that Lazio have reversed course on a proposed new deal for Toma Basic and are prepared to let him leave for free at the end of the season. Basic had reportedly been close to agreeing a contract extension through 2030 worth €2.5m per season. Lazio are said to be trying to reduce their wage bill, with several expiring contracts not being renewed. An injury in February also interrupted the midfielder’s momentum under Maurizio Sarri after 17 appearances, one goal and two assists this season.
Chance analysis
This matters mainly as a squad-planning and depth signal rather than a major on-pitch shock. Basic is not presented as a core guaranteed starter, but Lazio’s willingness to let him go reflects cost-cutting and may slightly reduce midfield depth and continuity. For prediction markets, the impact is modest unless further exits or injuries compound the issue.
Likely a slight negative for Lazio’s midfield depth, with limited immediate effect unless paired with other absences.
Treat this as a low-to-medium importance squad-depth signal for Lazio, not a major standalone match-moving event.