CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 22: Lorenzo Insigne #24 of Toronto FC reacts against Philadelphia Unionat Subaru Park on April 22, 2023 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 22: Lorenzo Insigne #24 of Toronto FC reacts against Philadelphia Unionat Subaru Park on April 22, 2023 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Lorenzo Insigne and Lazio: since that surprise contact first revealed on July 4, little has changed.

The free agent continues to hope for a reunion with Maurizio Sarri, and the fact that he’s still waiting suggests he has good reason to.

As reported in mid-August, Insigne was prepared to bide his time, even if it meant waiting until January to make his wish come true.

NAPLES, ITALY - AUGUST 16: Coach of Napoli Maurizio Sarri and player Lorenzo Insigne during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Play-Offs Round First Leg match between SSC Napoli and OGC Nice at Stadio San Paolo on August 16, 2017 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
NAPLES, ITALY – AUGUST 16: Coach of Napoli Maurizio Sarri and player Lorenzo Insigne during the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Play-Offs Round First Leg match between SSC Napoli and OGC Nice at Stadio San Paolo on August 16, 2017 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Insigne rejects offers as he continues to wait for Lazio

The situation could, of course, change at any moment, but so far the former Napoli captain has turned down every offer that’s come his way, including a couple more in recent weeks.

Now that November has arrived, new developments could soon follow.

PISA, ITALY - OCTOBER 30: Maurizio Sarri manager of SS Lazio looks on during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and SS Lazio at Arena Garibaldi on October 30, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
PISA, ITALY – OCTOBER 30: Maurizio Sarri manager of SS Lazio looks on during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and SS Lazio at Arena Garibaldi on October 30, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Given Lazio’s current struggles in the transfer market, Sarri could certainly use a player like Insigne, someone capable of offering different tactical solutions beyond the usual 4-3-3. Above all, he could help address the team’s growing problems in front of goal, especially during Castellanos’ absence.

For now, though, Insigne will keep stalling on any other proposal as long as there remains even a chance of joining Lazio.

Alfredo Pedullà

ByAlfredo Pedullà

Alfredo is one of the most highly respected football journalists in Italy, breaking many of the biggest transfer news stories, interviewing the very best players and managers and presenting his analysis on numerous football programmes on Italian television.

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