Chelsea have reached an agreement to sell Cesare Casadei to Lazio in a deal worth €12 million, as reported by Sportitalia and transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà. The deal includes a 25% resale clause, ensuring Chelsea a significant share of any future transfer fee for the midfielder.
Lazio Triumph Over Torino in Bidding War
Lazio secured the 22-year-old’s signature after a competitive race with Serie A rivals Torino. Over the past two days, Lazio submitted a decisive proposal, which reportedly combines a fixed fee with performance-based bonuses, totaling €12 million. The agreement also includes a resale clause expected to range between 25% and 30%.
Before completing the deal, Lazio must free up space in their squad by offloading players, with Toma Basic and Gaetano Castrovilli among the names being considered for departures. The exact structure of the payment, including the division between fixed fees and bonuses, is still being finalized. However, all indications suggest the transfer is nearing its conclusion.
A Journey Through Challenges and Potential
Casadei rose through the ranks of Inter Milan’s youth academy before Chelsea purchased him in 2022 for just under €15 million plus add-ons. Despite high expectations, the Italian midfielder found opportunities at Stamford Bridge limited, prompting loan spells at Reading FC and Leicester City.
This season, Casadei returned to Chelsea but failed to earn regular playing time. He made just six appearances across all competitions, predominantly in the Europa Conference League, and did not feature in the Premier League.
Lazio’s Opportunity, Casadei’s Redemption
For Casadei, this move represents a chance to revive his career and gain consistent playing time at a top Serie A club. At 22, he remains a promising prospect and is eager to transition from Italy’s Under-21 squad to the senior national team.
For Lazio, the acquisition offers a potential midfield reinforcement as they aim to strengthen their squad for domestic and European competition.
