Lazio make Gustav Isaksen contract renewal priority after Floriani Mussolini extension

Gustav Isaksen has become Lazio’s main contract priority after the club extended Romano Floriani Mussolini’s deal until 2031.

The Serie A club are facing a potentially difficult period, with about half of their squad’s contracts set to expire within the next 18 months, according to TuttoMercatoWeb.

Lazio could also be subjected to another transfer block in January. If that restriction is confirmed, the club would be unable to increase its wage bill, meaning any new agreements would have to be signed on the same or lower terms than the players’ existing contracts.

Isaksen’s current deal runs until 2028, but Lazio are prepared to improve his terms after the Denmark winger’s strongest run of form since joining the club. He has scored four goals in his past six matches.

His salary could increase from €1.5m to about €2.5m net per season. Isaksen is reportedly keen to make a long-term commitment to Lazio.

The situation involving Nicolo Rovella is considered less pressing. The midfielder has made 12 appearances in 2026, playing just over 600 minutes, and neither he nor the club is in a hurry to reach a decision.

However, Lazio will need to determine Rovella’s future by the end of the season. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s position at the club also remains to be resolved.

Mattia Cataldi, Manuel Lazzari, Matteo Cancellieri and Luca Pellegrini are all contracted until 2027. They could leave Lazio next summer.

Josip Sutalo, Davide Frattesi and Albert Gudmundsson are currently at the club on loan.

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