Despite his contractual situation, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is unlikely to leave Lazio in January, and that’s the case for Luis Alberto as well, although for different reasons. No team has ever gotten close to his price tag thus far.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Biancocelesti strongly believe they will count on the Serbian ace until the end of the season. They haven’t received concrete offers so far, only inquiries and early contacts. Should a team make a move to sign him, they’d demand €100M, as president Claudio Lotito often stated publicly.
The club will make further attempts to convince him to ink an extension. However, that’s a matter for a later date. With no progress, they’ll revisit the situation next summer. While Lazio are adamant about keeping Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, they are open for business for Luis Alberto, but the offers have been lacking, Sportitalia informs.
Per Corriere dello Sport, president Claudio Lotito and director Igli Tare are convinced the Spaniard will stay put in January as well. They want him and Maurizio Sarri to go along better. Despite his demotion to a bench role, he’s still one of their best weapons.
Our Take on Lazio, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Luis Alberto
The Serbian is unlikely to agree to a new contract, but his current one lasts until 2024. There’s no need to panic. His valuation might decrease in the summer because of his status. In reality, it has always been fictitious and wishful thinking by the owner, as no bidder has come near it. As for his teammate, the Biancocelesti would probably gladly take any offer close to €20M. On the other hand, it’s improbable somebody will spend that much for a declining and peculiar 30-year-old.
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