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Lazio Strengthens Squad Amid Player Departures and Controversy

1/8/2026

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Claudio Lotito, Lazio's president, confirmed the departures of Castellanos and Guendouzi, with replacements Petar Ratkov and Kenneth Taylor in place.
Lotito said there will be no fire sale and Lazio will strengthen its squad.
Maurizio Sarri, Lazio coach, expressed disappointment over losing Guendouzi to Fenerbahce and said he is unfamiliar with Ratkov.
After the Fiorentina match, Sarri criticized officiating he believes unfairly targets Lazio, calling it a recurring issue.

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Claudio Lotito, Lazio's president, confirmed the departures of Castellanos and Guendouzi, with replacements Petar Ratkov and Kenneth Taylor in place.
Lotito said there will be no fire sale and Lazio will strengthen its squad.
Maurizio Sarri, Lazio coach, expressed disappointment over losing Guendouzi to Fenerbahce and said he is unfamiliar with Ratkov.
After the Fiorentina match, Sarri criticized officiating he believes unfairly targets Lazio, calling it a recurring issue.