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Lazio plan further renewals as Cataldi faces possible exit

·By Junior Yekini
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Lazio plan further renewals as Cataldi faces possible exit

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Lazio are preparing contract talks with Gustav Isaksen and Nicolò Rovella after extending Romano Floriani Mussolini's deal, while Danilo Cataldi could leave next summer.

The club are reviewing several contracts as they look to secure key players for the future while reducing their overall wage bill.

Floriani Mussolini became the first Lazio player to sign a new deal during the 2026-27 season, agreeing to remain at the club until June 2031. The 23-year-old full-back is reportedly set to earn an initial €600,000 per season, with his salary expected to rise to €800,000 over the next two years.

The agreement could be the beginning of a wider renewal programme at Formello, with the club now turning its attention to Isaksen and Rovella.

According to reports, Lazio have already made initial contact with the representatives of Isaksen, whose performances have strengthened his position within the squad. The Danish winger has been one of the club's most productive players in recent weeks, and Lazio are keen to reward his progress while protecting themselves against interest from elsewhere.

Isaksen's current contract runs until 2028. The proposed extension would include an improved salary, with the club hoping to secure his long-term future before other sides have an opportunity to make approaches.

Rovella is also expected to be discussed, although his situation is less urgent. The midfielder has had a more limited role during 2026, making 12 appearances across the calendar year for just over 600 minutes. Both the club and the player are understood to be in no rush, but a decision will be required before the end of the season.

The outlook is considerably less certain for Cataldi. No renewal meeting is currently planned with his agent, Giuseppe Riso, and the midfielder's contract expires in 2027. He could therefore leave Lazio at the end of the campaign rather than agree an extension.

He is not the only player whose future is under consideration. Luca Pellegrini, Matteo Cancellieri and Manuel Lazzari also have contracts running until 2027, and all three could depart next summer if no new agreements are reached.

Lazio's approach is influenced by the need to control their wage expenditure. Despite player departures during the summer, the overall cost of the squad has increased following new signings and salary adjustments.

The club are therefore attempting to balance the need to retain important players with a broader financial review. Extending Isaksen's contract is a priority, while Rovella's position will be assessed over the coming months.

For Cataldi and the other players approaching the final year of their deals, however, the lack of planned renewal discussions suggests that significant changes could follow next summer.