Lazio release Vecino to Celta Vigo, but want to keep Belahyane and Dele-Bashiru

Lazio midfielder Matias Vecino is reportedly on his way to join Celta Vigo, which could in turn stall Reda Belahyane’s move to Verona, while Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was targeted by Bournemouth.

Multiple sources including Sportitalia and transfer pundit Matteo Moretto claim that the deal is done, with Vecino travelling out for a medical tomorrow morning in Spain.

Lazio can let Vecino go, but not others

The 34-year-old is only under contract until June 30, although there is also an option to extend at the end of the season.

He joined the club as a free agent from Inter in the summer of 2022 and made only 14 competitive appearances this term, contributing two assists.

If the Uruguay international does go to Celta Vigo, it means the Serie A side might not therefore release Belahyane for his agreed move to Hellas Verona.

This is because it would leave coach Maurizio Sarri short-staffed in midfield if both were to move on at the same time.

Meanwhile, LaLazioSiamoNoi also report that the Biancocelesti turned down a proposal from Bournemouth for midfielder Dele-Bashiru, a loan with option to buy set at €18m.

The clubs had already done business with goalkeeper Christos Mandas moving to the Cherries.