{
  "id": 4217718,
  "title": "Lazio Consider Replacing Cancellieri With Swedish Winger",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/lazio-consider-replacing-cancellieri-with-swedish-winger",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T15:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lazio-consider-replacing-cancellieri-swedish-152000225.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Italian club Lazio are exploring the possibility of replacing midfielder Matteo Cancellieri with Swedish winger Isak Bjerkebo, according to reports from Il Messaggero. Cancellieri, who joined Lazio in 2022, is expected to lose his starting position once Gustav Isaksen returns to full fitness. Lazio has previously shown interest in Cancellieri, with Genoa also considering a move for the 24-year-old.\n\nHowever, Bjerkebo has been reluctant to move to Genoa, perhaps looking for a more attractive offer. If Cancellieri departs, Lazio could turn to Bjerkebo, though he may not be a direct replacement for the left-footed Cancellieri. Instead, he could serve as an understudy for Mattia Zaccagni, with versatile Tijjani Noslin providing additional depth on the right flank. Bjerkebo, a right-footed player, has made 18 appearances this season for Sirius, scoring 13 goals and providing five assists. His contract with Sirius runs until December 2029, and Transfermarkt values him at €3.5 million.",
  "summary": "Lazio are still hoping to cash in on Matteo Cancellieri this summer, and they’re reportedly eyeing a move for Isak Bjerkebo.Matteo Cancellieri Tipped to Leave LazioCancellieri joined the Biancoceles...",
  "key_points": [
    "Lazio considering replacing Cancellieri with Isak Bjerkebo.",
    "Cancellieri expected to lose starting position to Gustav Isaksen.",
    "Bjerkebo has 18 appearances this season, 13 goals, and 5 assists."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}