Castellanos Deal Accelerates Lazio Await Final Papers From West Ham

Lazio are edging closer to a major outgoing transfer, with Valentin Castellanos on the verge of completing a move to the Premier League. Negotiations with West Ham United have accelerated sharply in recent hours, and all parties involved believe the deal could be finalized imminently.

The London club have been tracking the Argentine striker for months as they searched for a reliable attacking solution, and Castellanos has remained high on their shortlist throughout the season. Previous approaches failed to materialize, but this time the conditions have aligned. At Formello, Lazio have shown openness to an exit, encouraged by the player’s desire to test himself in England while remaining in European football.

Behind the scenes, the operation has gained momentum over the past few days. Talks intensified as West Ham moved decisively, overtaking competition from South America, including interest from Flamengo and River Plate. Castellanos himself has already reached an agreement on personal terms with the English club, signalling his willingness to bring his Lazio chapter to an end.

From Lazio’s perspective, the transfer also responds to pressing financial needs. The sale would inject fresh liquidity into the club at a crucial moment, helping to ease recent constraints and reopen strategic options on the market. According to sources close to the negotiations, sporting director Angelo Fabiani and club executive Bianchi are working to finalize the last contractual details.

The figures involved underline the scale of the deal. The transfer is expected to be completed for around 29 million euros, with 15 percent of the fee destined for New York City FC, in line with the resale clause agreed when Castellanos joined Lazio. Once the paperwork from England arrives, the green light should follow.

For now, all focus remains on completing the sale. Lazio and West Ham continue to exchange documents, and optimism is growing that the move will be made official within hours. If confirmed, Castellanos’ transfer would mark one of the most significant departures of Lazio’s season and a decisive step in reshaping the club’s future.