M. Guendouzi leaving Lazio?
Matteo Guendouzi encountered difficulties at Lazio with coach Igor Tudor, who had hinted to the club's management that the player might be sold. Although Guendouzi had been bought for 13 million euros just a year earlier, the Lazio management opted not to sell him, communicating to the coach that Guendouzi would remain with the team. This decision, among other strategic differences, resulted in Tudor leaving the club.
Mattéo Guendouzi, currently playing for Lazio, has expressed that a return to Olympique Marsiglia could be a great opportunity in the future. He stated in an interview with Free that Marsiglia is a club close to his heart, where he spent two magnificent seasons. Although he is happy at Lazio, he has not ruled out a potential return to the Phocéens at the Velodrome.
In an interview with Free, Mattéo Guendouzi expressed openness to returning to Marseille in the future. He mentioned having fond memories of his two seasons at the club and described Marseille as a club close to his heart. Although he is currently happy at Lazio and focused on the present, he did not rule out the possibility of returning to Marseille someday.
Matteo Guendouzi is set to leave Lazio, the player himself has announced his departure.
The president of the club, Claudio Lotito, has forbidden the sale of Guendouzi.
Guendouzi wanted to leave Lazio due to a poor relationship with coach Igor Tudor. However, with Tudor's departure, Guendouzi's future at the club seems to be changing. Lazio's president Claudio Lotito and sports director Angelo Fabiani do not wish to sell Guendouzi and have reportedly already rejected an offer from Aston Villa. Guendouzi's contract with Lazio is valid until the summer of 2028.
Matteo Guendouzi is seeking to leave, however, the director insists that Guendouzi 'is a Lazio player and stays in Lazio'.
Matteo Guendouzi wants to leave the club due to issues with coach Igor Tudor, with whom he also worked in Marseille.
Guendouzi is mentioned as one of the players that the coach does not find functional to his way of playing.
Mateo Guendouzi, who has been benched in the last two games by Tudor. The feeling between the Frenchman and the Croatian technician was never born but Lazio would want at least 25/30 million to let go of what, with Sarri, was the best midfielder of the season. In this regard, the Frenchman would already have several admirers in the Premier League.
Guendouzi can stay at Lazio according to Tudor, despite past grudges from his time at Marsiglia and recent disagreements. However, he must accept rotations like everyone else. Otherwise, he can leave. Lotito, however, wants 30 million, not one less.
The relationship between Mateo Guendouzi and Tudor has been bad since their time in Marseille, and being together again has certainly not improved it. Especially from the player's side, while for the coach there are no problems. A possible sale, however, requires an offer: Lazio asks at least 30 million euros for the former Arsenal Frenchman.
Guendouzi's future at Lazio is at risk. According to Il Corriere dello Sport, the midfielder, who already had some disagreements with Tudor at Marseille, is far from untouchable. To acquire the French player, however, 30 million is needed. The coach has buried the hatchet, but the midfielder would prefer to leave and finance with his sale the next purchase campaign of the Lotito club.
Mattéo Guendouzi is facing an uncertain future at Lazio due to disagreements with Igor Tudor. There has been a series of clashes between the player and the coach, and this has raised concerns about Guendouzi's stay at the club. Lazio has an almost obligatory purchase option, which will be activated when the club is assured of being in the top 10 of Serie A, at which point OM will receive €13M, with a potential addition of €5M in bonuses. However, the president of Lazio, Lotito, is not planning to keep the player at all costs. The club fears that Guendouzi may request to leave this summer due to the ongoing disagreements with his coach. If a good offer comes in, estimated at €30M (including bonuses), Lazio could consider selling the 25-year-old player.
Guendouzi returned to the group on Saturday and should start from the bench tomorrow. With Tudor there is a truce, the distances remain. If offers of 30 million arrive, they will be accepted.
Matteo Guendouzi is currently on loan at Lazio from Marseille. There were rumors of conflict between Guendouzi and Lazio coach Igor Tudor, leading to speculation that Guendouzi would leave Lazio and return to Marseille. However, these rumors were denied by Lazio's sports director Angelo Fabiani, who explained that Guendouzi's absence from recent matches was due to a calf muscle strain. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Lazio has initiated the process of buying Guendouzi's contract from Marseille, with a buyout clause that could bring Marseille 13 million euros, with the possibility of an additional 5 million euros through various bonuses.
Lazio has acquired Mateo Guendouzi from Marsiglia. The transfer was triggered by Lazio's victory against Genoa, which confirmed their position in the top 12 teams in the league. As per the agreement, Lazio paid 13 million euros plus 5 million in bonuses, with an additional 10% tied to any future sale of the player. However, Guendouzi's future at Lazio is uncertain. If significant offers are received, the club is prepared to consider them. Currently, there are no teams showing interest in Guendouzi. Additionally, there are reports of a strained relationship between Guendouzi and Tudor, which may influence Guendouzi's future at Lazio.
Once arrived in the most beautiful championship in Europe, he could decide to have the club that will sign him allocate about 50 million euros to bring Alessio Romagnoli and Matteo Guendouzi with him, two very faithful of the last course in white and sky blue.
Matteo Guendouzi currently plays for Lazio on loan from Olympique Marseille. There have been reports of disagreements between Guendouzi and Igor Tudor, the current head coach of Lazio. However, the sports director of Lazio, Angelo Fabiani, denied these allegations, stating that Guendouzi's absence from the team was due to a calf muscle strain. Guendouzi will be among the players traveling for the next league match against Genoa.
Mattéo Guendouzi has had a turbulent relationship with coach Igor Tudor, which started during their time at Olympique de Marseille and continued at Lazio. Guendouzi has now reportedly had a disagreement with Tudor at Lazio, and there are suggestions that he may look to leave the club. The Lazio management is taking the matter seriously and are looking to resolve the situation. The transfer cost for Guendouzi's move from Marseille to Lazio was 12 million plus 5 million in bonuses (+ 1 million for the loan).
Fabiani will try to mediate between Tudor and Guendouzi for the good of Lazio. The scenario to avoid is that at the end of the season, due to misunderstandings with the coach, the French midfielder - among the best performers this year - asks to leave. Lazio believes in him a lot and fully intends to consider him a cornerstone for the rebuilding that will take place in the summer. The redemption to be paid to Marseille (12 million euros) will become mandatory as soon as Lazio is sure to place above 12th place in A. Then it will be up to the company to be able to calm the spirits in the locker room.
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