Lazio President Claudio Lotito Interview: Key Insights & News
- "In moments of emotional difficulty, it's normal for tensions to emerge.
- Lazio carefully evaluated all economic,technical and environmental elements and chose not to weaken the team.
- Romagnoli wanted to leave: are you holding him against his will?
“In moments of emotional difficulty, it’s normal for tensions to emerge. the club is there, even when it doesn’t make grand pronouncements.” This is what claudio Lotito, president of Lazio, said when reached by telephone by RomaToday. From the sales of Castellanos and Guendouzi to the Romagnoli case which kept the entire Lazio fanbase on edge, passing through the relationship with Sarri and the new signings, and finally to the ultra violence. These are all the topics addressed in the interview with the number one of the Biancocelesti,who is experiencing one of the moast turbulent and delicate moments of his twenty-year presidency at the helm of the Roman club and is facing it with confidence towards the future,born from a programmatic and responsible plan. Here are the words of the club’s number one to our microphones.
Romagnoli case, President, wasn’t it a resounding U-turn?
No. It was a considered decision. Lazio carefully evaluated all economic,technical and environmental elements and chose not to weaken the team. This is not at all a given in today’s football, and we believe it is a responsible choice.
Romagnoli wanted to leave: are you holding him against his will?
Alessio is a professional under contract and is a point of reference for this team. The club felt that, at this moment, his permanence was basic for the group. Personal dynamics are managed internally, with mutual respect and respect for roles.
Why give up an operation that would have helped the balance sheet?
Because the balance sheet is not only protected by selling. Sometimes it is protected by maintaining sporting solidity. Lazio does not make short-sighted choices that risk compromising the season.
So there isn’t a team for sale as many fans think?
No. There is no team for sale. Lazio has made careful evaluations, taking into account economic and technical aspects, consciously choosing not to weaken the group and, above all, not to mortify the qualities of those who are part of this team, which, despite many difficulties, is…
