Juventus are following Mattia Zaccagni attentively, as Lazio are struggling to find an agreement to extend his contract, which runs out in 2025. With no progress before June, the winger will probably be put on the market to avoid a Bosman departure in the future, TuttoSport informs.
His agent has often needled the Biancocelesti for their lack of urgency on his renewal. President Claudio Lotito hasn’t been proactive in recent months. Even the talks with Felipe Anderson, another Bianconeri target, have moved slowly even though his deal is up in June.
On top of Juventus, Fiorentina would also be ready to pounce if Zaccagni became available. His camp and Lazio had agreed to the framework of an extension last summer but didn’t finalize it. The winger is asking for €3M net per year.
The Old Lady would put pedal to the medal especially if Federico Chiesa, who’s in the same situation, wound up leaving. The 28-year-old has scored 4 times and assisted once in 24 appearances this season.
Our Take on Juventus and Zaccagni
He’d be a more logical target than Felipe Anderson as he’s in his prime and, while he has thrived wide, he’s more versatile. Since they keep getting linked to wingers, either the Bianconeri anticipate a coaching or schematic change, or they don’t like their chances of retaining Chiesa. Or agents are simply exploiting their supposed interest for their own good.
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