brighton and hove albionAfter battling for a leading role in The Amex, Diego Coppola may return to Italy.
The Italy international spent five years at Hellas Verona and left them for Brighton in June 2025.
Fabian Herzeler gave him 194 minutes in five league matches. This did not please the centre-back, who joined Paris FC on loan in January.
The move brought the 22-year-old back to prominence as he played 1,260 minutes in 14 matches.
On June 10, Game Witness Covered claims from France Paris FC is optimistic about extending his stay. This did not happen and he would return to Brighton, where his future is uncertain.
Lazio keen on Brighton player
Diego Coppola has an option to join Lazio, who are working on reshaping their defence.
Alessio Romagnoli has confirmed his decision to leave, and Mario Gila is on the verge of leaving to join Gennaro Gattuso. This has seen them identify Brighton & Hove Albion man and Dinamo Zagreb's Sergi Dominguez as targets.
Lazio's initial plan was to sign one of them, but in Saturday's edition gazzetta dello sport It is claimed that a new development has taken place.
They are 'seriously considering' signing two defenders, even though both are right-footed. Dominguez can also operate as a left centre-back.
brighton softened stance
'The problem is purely financial' for the Italian club, and early valuations from Brighton & Hove Albion and the Croatian club make a 'double signing almost impossible'. The Seagulls and Dinamo Zagreb initially demanded €12m and €10m respectively.
Sergi Dominguez's price has now been reduced to €7-8m, while Fabian Herzeler's side has been slashed to €11.5m.
Diego Coppola's price hasn't dropped much, but Brighton & Hove Albion are open to a loan move with a purchase option. There will be no obligation. This favors the Biancocelesti, who can use the money for other options.
In short, the new developments give Lazio confidence in concluding the double operation.
Gazzetta concluded its report by saying: 'Lazio believes in this and continues to work on both deals in parallel. He will be looking to secure at least a deal before the start of pre-season training camp on July 13...'
