Romagnoli’s Al‑Sadd Transfer Collapses at Deadline, Lazio Defender Stays

Overview

• Journalists Manuele Baiocchini and Gianluca Di Marzio reported that terms were agreed and contracts were signed, but Al‑Sadd failed to file the registration before Qatar’s window closed.
• Italian outlets say Romagnoli refused to forgo three months of Lazio wages requested by Claudio Lotito, a reported sticking point in the final hours.
• Al‑Sadd executives traveled to Rome for last‑minute talks, yet the Qatari deadline—earlier than in many leagues—passed before completion.
• Romagnoli had bid farewell to supporters in Lecce and was omitted from the Genoa squad, underscoring the dramatic reversal when the move fell through.
• Lazio’s planned loan for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani was abandoned once Romagnoli’s exit collapsed, and the centre‑back is expected to rejoin training in an awkward return.