{
  "id": 5762627,
  "title": "Lazio book medicals for free agent Leite to replace Romagnoli",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/lazio-book-medicals-for-free-agent-leite-to-replace-romagnoli",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T10:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lazio-book-medicals-free-agent-105000427.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Serie A transfer deadline passed on Thursday, but Lazio are set to sign a new defender on the free agent market after parting ways with Alessio Romagnoli, who has moved to Al-Sadd in the Qatar Stars League. Romagnoli, a 31-year-old central defender, officially left Lazio's Stadio Olimpico after four seasons with the club. Lazio are believed to be nearing a deal for 27-year-old Diogo Leite, a former Portugal youth international who has been available since his exit from Union Berlin this summer. Leite, a former Porto academy product, has spent time in the Bundesliga and Portuguese top flight with Braga, whom he joined on loan in the 2021-22 season. According to transfer expert Matteo Moretto, Lazio have arranged for Leite to undergo a medical examination on Sunday, with a three-year contract expected if the deal is finalized. Upon signing, Leite would join former Union centre-back partner Danilho Doekhi, who also moved to Lazio from the Bundesliga on a free transfer earlier this summer.",
  "summary": "The Serie A transfer deadline fell earlier this week, but Lazio are on the verge of bringing in a new signing on the free agent market after bidding farewell to Alessio Romagnoli, who has joined Al-Sa...",
  "key_points": [
    "Lazio sign 27-year-old Diogo Leite as central defender replacement for Romagnoli.",
    "Leite undergoes medical on Sunday, expected three-year contract.",
    "Former Porto academy product played in Bundesliga and Portuguese top flight."
  ],
  "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."
}