Lazio seal deal for Croatia’s World Cup starter after Ajax talks
After being a regular starter for Croatia in the last World Cup, central defender Josip Sutalo has found a new home for the European season. The 23‑year‑old was confirmed on Saturday as Lazio’s latest reinforcement, a move that follows an agreement with Ajax and earlier links to Benfica.
Depois de ser titular da Croácia no último Campeonato do Mundo, Sutalo demonstrated his defensive reliability on football’s biggest stage.
Lazio announced the signing on Saturday, confirming the defender’s arrival as part of their preparation for the upcoming European campaign.
The transfer was completed after Lazio reached an agreement with Ajax, the Dutch club that previously held Sutalo’s registration.
Prior to the deal, rumours had linked Sutalo to Benfica, a speculation that now appears resolved with his move to Rome.