In the winter transfer window, sports witness Tati Castellanos' move from Lazio to West Ham was closely followed.
The striker's sale came after the Italian side faced major financial troubles. They were under a transfer ban in the summer and had to sell players to cover expenses in January.
West Ham expected the sale of the Argentine to make room for some new signings. Lazio signed Daniele Maldini and also signed Petar Ratkov from RB Salzberg.
Manager Maurizio Sarri initially Express Confusion over the deal and sentiment in Rome have not changed.
West Ham regret sale
corriere dello sport Look at Lazio's attacking struggles today as they were held to a 0-0 draw at the weekend.
Sarri hoped that the transfer window would provide much-needed changes to the team. There was also a belief that if the right signing was made, they would not regret the sale of Castellanos to West Ham.
This did not happen, as the Italian was very disappointed after the draw against Cagliari.
He said: "We don't go forward and do anything. Maldini will always be an unusual striker. It has some characteristics. He does not have great attacks in space or in the six-yard box, and he plays very far from goal.
Sari was also asked about Ratkov and she appeared angry.
“It feels like I'm stupid because I don't play Ratkov in Maldini's place. He's behind like all those 22-year-old kids who come from another country, speak another language, play a different style. of football And have reached a new reality."
Castellanos settling in London
In contrast, Castellanos looks to fit in quite well at West Ham.
He already has two goals in all competitions, having made every Premier League start since joining. Nuno Espirito Santo's transition-based system suits him well, as the Argentine can link-up and do more than just score goals.
Under Sarri, he had four goals and eight assists and made more appearances than Maldini and Ratkov. He is more suited to the number nine position than Maldini, who plays deeper.
So it would be no surprise if the Italian faces further disappointment and we hear more of his ramblings amid the chaotic situation at Lazio.
