Insigne Edges Ever Closer To Lazio As Reunion With Sarri Nears Completion

Lorenzo Insigne is now closer than ever to becoming a Lazio player. After weeks of confirmations, pauses, and renewed momentum, the former Napoli captain remains the leading candidate to become the Biancoceleste’s first major signing of 2026.

Insigne has been in Rome for the past three days, waiting for the final green light to formalize an agreement that now appears imminent. The winger already feels part of the Lazio world, having turned down every other proposal over the past months in order to reunite with Maurizio Sarri, the coach who elevated him to icon status during their time together in Naples.

A telling sign of what lies ahead emerged yesterday. As reported by Il Messaggero, Insigne was spotted at a restaurant taking photos with young Lazio supporters. Before leaving, he reportedly greeted them with a warm “see you soon,” a phrase that many interpreted as a quiet confirmation of his future in Biancoceleste colors.

Further details underline the depth of Insigne’s determination. According to Calciomercato, the winger has taken the unusual step of spending the last two nights at the Formello training center itself. While awaiting the completion of the remaining bureaucratic formalities, Insigne chose to stay close to the club environment, a symbolic gesture that highlights his eagerness to begin this new chapter as soon as possible.

The operation has been driven above all by Sarri. The coach’s role was decisive both in convincing the player and in pushing the club to find a viable solution. Insigne’s commitment to the Lazio project has been total, to the point of rejecting lucrative offers elsewhere and patiently waiting for the transfer restrictions that affected Lazio to be officially lifted.

His willingness to delay the signing until the administrative obstacles were cleared further reinforces the strength of his choice. Being present at Formello before putting pen to paper is a rare move, one that speaks of urgency, trust, and a clear desire to work under Sarri once again.

With the final technical steps now close to completion, Insigne is expected to sign shortly. His return to Serie A would mark one of the most high profile moves of the upcoming window, sealing a reunion built on loyalty, shared footballing ideas, and a mutual belief that Lazio is the only destination he truly wanted.