Report: Romagnoli transfer to Al-Sadd could collapse for 2nd time
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Alessio Romagnoli's proposed move to Qatari club Al-Sadd is reportedly at risk of falling through for a second time.
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Attributed to original sourceLazio had agreed Alessio Romagnoli’s sale to Al-Sadd weeks ago, but there is still no progress amid suggestions the Qatari club is backing out of the transfer.
This is a deal that seemingly has been doomed from the start, as he had been pushing hard for the exit in January and even went so far as to wave goodbye to the fans.
LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 24: Alessio Romagnoli of SS Lazio after the Serie A match between US Lecce and SS Lazio at Stadio Via del Mare on January 24, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images) Instead, it all crumbled when they failed to get the paperwork sorted by the deadline, and he remained for another six months.
Romagnoli still waiting for Al-Sadd BERGAMO, ITALY – APRIL 22: Alessio Romagnoli of SS Lazio celebrates a opening goal during the Coppa Italia semi-final match between Atalanta BC and SS Lazio at New Balance Arena on April 22, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images) It was widely reported at the end of June that Romagnoli had already signed the contract with Al-Sadd for a sale worth circa €3m.
However, a month passed and he is still in Italy waiting for the all-clear.
According to La Repubblica newspaper and Tuttomercatoweb , Al-Sadd are suddenly getting cold feet over the three-year contract worth €18m net.
The global political situation is not helping find a sense of stability, and it is entirely possible Romagnoli will see this move collapse for the second time in six months.
The 31-year-old is still under contract with Lazio until the end of this season, having arrived as a free agent from Milan in 2022.
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What happened
Italian defender Alessio Romagnoli, a free agent after leaving Lazio, is in talks to join Al-Sadd in Qatar. However, reports indicate the deal could collapse for a second occasion, casting doubt on the move. Romagnoli would bring significant European experience to the Qatari Stars League side, but negotiations appear to have hit obstacles again. The situation remains uncertain as both parties assess their options.
Chance analysis
Romagnoli is a seasoned Serie A centre-back whose potential move to Al-Sadd would be one of the more notable transfers to the Qatari league. A second collapse would suggest either wage demands, personal terms, or sporting project concerns are unresolved. From a prediction standpoint, this has minimal impact on European football but could affect Al-Sadd's defensive recruitment for the upcoming QSL season.
If the transfer collapses again, Romagnoli stays available as a free agent; Al-Sadd's defensive plans remain unresolved.
Romagnoli's availability as a free agent remains relevant for European clubs if the Al-Sadd move falls through, but this story has negligible impact on upcoming match predictions.