{
  "id": 12384046,
  "title": "Renewal With Mizuno or New Technical Sponsor – What Is Lazio’s Best Option?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/renewal-with-mizuno-or-new-technical-sponsor-what-is-lazios-best",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T13:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/renewal-mizuno-technical-sponsor-lazio-131500684.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The future of Lazio’s technical sponsorship is at a pivotal point as their existing deal with Japanese manufacturer Mizuno nears expiration at the end of the current season. The Biancocelesti and Mizuno have enjoyed a partnership since 2022, with the contract worth a total of €25 million over five years, generating €5 million annually for the club. However, Lazio finds itself in a precarious financial position, struggling to fully unlock their market due to unbalanced accounts.\n\nLazio president Claudio Lotito is faced with a critical decision, weighing the merits of extending their partnership with Mizuno against exploring alternative sponsorship options. According to Calcio e Finanza, a renewal with Mizuno remains a strong possibility for the club, as the Japanese company has enabled Lazio to raise their revenues compared to their previous technical sponsor, Macron, which only paid €3.5 million per year. However, it remains uncertain whether Mizuno will be willing to continue their collaboration with Lazio under similar terms amid the ongoing standoff between the club’s owner and the protesting fanbase boycotting the club’s products.\n\nAt the same time, Lazio is not ruling out the possibility of new sponsorship offers from esteemed brands such as Puma, Adidas, Nike, and New Balance. The decision will ultimately hinge on the interest and terms proposed by potential sponsors.",
  "summary": "Lazio and Mizuno are about to reach a crossroads, as their contract will expire at the end of the current campaign.Lazio & Mizuno Have Been Together Since 2022The Biancocelesti’s collaboration with ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}