{"id":6444,"date":"2025-01-09T23:09:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T23:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwealthsuretips.com\/blog\/fazzini-saga-empoli-confess-napoli-offered-more-than-lazios-10m\/"},"modified":"2025-01-09T23:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T23:09:19","slug":"fazzini-saga-empoli-confess-napoli-offered-more-than-lazios-10m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwealthsuretips.com\/blog\/fazzini-saga-empoli-confess-napoli-offered-more-than-lazios-10m\/","title":{"rendered":"Fazzini saga: Empoli confess Napoli ‘offered more’ than Lazio’s 10m"},"content":{"rendered":"
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EMPOLI, ITALY – OCTOBER 30: Jacopo Fazzini of Empoli FC in action during the Serie A match between Empoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio Carlo Castellani on October 30, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Empoli director Roberto Gemmi confirms Napoli made a higher offer for Jacopo Fazzini, but they were closer to a deal with Lazio. \u2018It is unlikely at this stage.\u2019<\/p>\n

There were reports that an agreement was imminent for Fazzini to the Stadio Olimpico, though it all fell apart over the last couple of days.<\/p>\n

Lazio President Claudio Lotito told Sky Sport Italia today that he made a proposal worth \u201cover \u20ac10m\u201d that was rejected by Empoli.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Sky Sport Italia this evening, Empoli director of sport Gemmi gave their version of the situation regarding the Italy Under-21 international midfielder.<\/p>\n

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Jacopo Fazzini of Empoli FC during the Serie A match between Parma and Empoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on October 27, 2024 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cWe were not expecting it, but this is what happens in transfer negotiations and it is only right that each club looks after its own interests,\u201d said Gemmi.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were not actually far away from an agreement on the figures and the player was convinced too, but the formula was the big problem and that saw the whole operation collapse.\u201d<\/p>\n

There had been reports that Napoli made a higher bid than Lazio, but that Fazzini thought he could get more regular playing time in Rome.<\/p>\n

\u201cNapoli also had interest and made an offer, which was a little higher, but we never got into the same specifics as we did with Lazio,\u201d explained the Empoli chief.<\/p>\n

\u201cFazzini preferred going to Lazio rather than Napoli too. The issue was mainly the formula of the transfer, whether it was a loan with option or obligation, there are certainly technical issues both clubs needed to take care of and requirements for the balance sheet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Considering they were so close, could Lazio and Empoli resume those talks and get a deal done for Fazzini?<\/p>\n

\u201cI never close the door permanently on any negotiation, but I will admit that it is unlikely at this stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

The midfielder had been left out of the Empoli squad for the most recent Serie A game because the move was considered imminent.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe player is a great professional and it was me and the coach who decided to leave him out for the most recent match so he could relax and decompress a little.<\/p>\n

\u201cFazzini is already back in training and ready to resume with Empoli. He is a product of our academy, we\u2019ll see how it all develops, but after two or three shaky days, he will get back on track.\u201d<\/p>\n