Gaetano Castrovilli has emerged as a low-cost market opportunity for Lazio with a potential deal very close. The 27-year-old midfielder has recovered from a severe injury that led to two surgeries and a nightmarish season. Those close to the player assure that he is eager to start a new project and put the complicated period behind him.
Signs of Castrovilli’s recovery were already evident in the final months of the last season with Fiorentina, where he contributed a goal and an assist in the last month of the campaign. Currently a free agent after his contract with Fiorentina expired at the end of June, there was no room for renewal with the Viola.
Lazio have been the most determined suitor among several clubs, including Monza, that showed interest in Castrovilli. The negotiations have now reached their final stage. In recent days, there have been continuous contacts between Lazio’s management and the player’s agent, Alessandro Lucci. Only the last bureaucratic aspects remain to be settled before signing a three-year contract with a fixed salary of 2 million euros plus bonuses.
An interesting backstory to this deal involves Castrovilli’s proactive approach to his fitness. About 20 days ago, before engaging with new clubs, the midfielder underwent personal medical examinations in Florence and Barcelona. Accompanied by his agent, Castrovilli completed physical tests, all of which yielded positive results. This behind-the-scenes detail confirms the player’s good condition and readiness to embark on a new adventure.
