Lazio Finalizes Agreement to Acquire Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo
Lazio has successfully secured an agreement with Sassuolo for the transfer of striker Andrea Pinamonti, who is poised to make his move to the capital club.
According to Lalaziosiamonoi.it, the transfer will be structured as a paid loan amounting to €3 million, accompanied by an option to buy that can be activated after one year. The final purchase fee will be subject to variations based on performance bonuses.
The Italian forward has expressed a strong desire to transition from Sassuolo to Lazio, showing eagerness for this move over the past several days. Notably, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the deal is finalized.
Pinamonti’s transfer addresses a need identified by Lazio’s new head coach Gennaro Gattuso, who requested a center-forward to strengthen the team’s lineup. In their recent Serie A opener, which resulted in a 1-0 victory over Bologna, Gattuso utilized Boulaye Dia as the starting forward, although he lacked a natural alternative for the position.
Meanwhile, Sassuolo seems to be preparing for Pinamonti’s departure, having reportedly identified a suitable replacement, thereby facilitating the player’s exit.
Lazio have reached a full agreement with Sassuolo to sign Andrea Pinamonti, with the striker set to complete a move to the capital.
According to Lalaziosiamonoi.it, the deal will be structured as a paid loan worth €3m, carrying an option to buy that becomes exercisable in a year. The eventual fee will vary depending on bonuses.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of Lazio, looks on before the Serie A match between Bologna FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on August 24, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
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Pinamonti pushed for Lazio move
The player had been agitating for the switch for several days, keen to leave the Neroverdi for Rome. Fabrizio Romano has since confirmed the deal is done.
Pinamonti fills a gap Gennaro Gattuso had identified in recent weeks, the new coach having asked the club for a centre-forward.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Davide Frattesi celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates Kenneth Taylor and Mattia Zaccagni during the Serie A match at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on August 24, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
Lazio opened the Serie A season with a 1-0 win at Bologna on Monday, Davide Frattesi scoring within four minutes of coming off the bench, but Gattuso started the game with Boulaye Dia leading the line and no natural alternative available.
Sassuolo, for their part, are reported to have already identified a replacement, clearing the path for Pinamonti’s exit.
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