News Focus
- Ivan Provedel is ready to leave Lazio this summer.
- Three Serie A clubs want to sign the Italy international.
- Bologna are leading the race for the goalkeeper.
- Lazio must sell now to avoid losing him for free next year.
- The keeper admires former manager Maurizio Sarri very much.
Italy international Ivan Provedel looks certain to leave SS Lazio when the summer transfer window opens. The 30-year-old goalkeeper faces a move away from the Stadio Olimpico despite having a contract until 2027.
Transfer journalist Alfredo Pedullà says Lazio must find a buyer this summer. The club does not want to risk losing their number one for nothing when his deal ends next year.
Three Italian teams have shown interest. Inter Milan made an enquiry, but they plan to promote Josep Martinez after Yann Sommer leaves. This would make Provedel second choice. The keeper does not want to sit on the bench.
Bologna FC 1909 are favourites to sign him. Their technical chief Giovanni Sartori has wanted Provedel for a long time. The club have also asked about Wladimiro Falcone at US Lecce, but they will wait for Provedel’s decision first.
ACF Fiorentina have also made contact. The Florence club need a new keeper if David De Gea leaves this summer.
Pedullà adds that Provedel respects former Lazio coach Maurizio Sarri greatly. The keeper would follow Sarri anywhere, but Atalanta BC will not sell Marco Carnesecchi. Because of this, Provedel must look at his current options carefully.