Overview
- Lazio and West Ham have exchanged documents for a permanent transfer valued at roughly €30 million, according to Italian reports.
- The move is described as agreed in principle and pending an official announcement once the player completes his medicals in the coming days.
- Tuttosport reports that 15% of the fee will go to New York City FC as a sell-on payment, while other Italian outlets have offered differing accounts of the clause.
- Lazio are preparing to recruit a replacement forward, with Italian reporting linking potential targets such as Lucca, and further evaluations noted for options like Raspadori and Pinamonti.
- Flamengo had shown interest, but Castellanos declined as he prioritized a move to the Premier League.