Roma director Walter Sabatini said they are “closer” to a Radja Nainggolan deal, but moving the derby with Lazio is “wrong.”
The director of sport spoke to Sky Sport Italia ahead of tonight’s game with Udinese.
Nainggolan arrived in a co-ownership deal from Cagliari, but the two clubs must work out what to do at the end of the season or risk seeing another side come in for half his contract.
Roma director Walter Sabatini said they are “closer” to a Radja Nainggolan deal, but moving the derby with Lazio is “wrong.”
The director of sport spoke to Sky Sport Italia ahead of tonight’s game with Udinese.
Nainggolan arrived in a co-ownership deal from Cagliari, but the two clubs must work out what to do at the end of the season or risk seeing another side come in for half his contract.
“We are evidently getting closer to an agreement, but it is a complex negotiation process. That’s a good thing, as it means he’s a very talented player.
“With Victor Ibarbo and Davide Astori there’s a free option to buy and they are going through their season. It’s a complex operation and is also tied in with Nainggolan.”
The Derby della Capitale is meant to be played next Sunday, but Lazio have formally requested it be moved to the Monday.
This is because the Coppa Italia Final was brought forward from June 7 to May 20 – this Wednesday – against Juventus.
“The calendar says the derby is on Sunday and there’s no reason to change that,” noted Sabatini.
“It would be wrong to move it. Lazio are playing on Wednesday, Roma played Wednesday in the Champions League and then Sunday, so I don’t see the problem.”