Lotito on imminent Lazio arrival Ratkov: ‘We’ve been following him for a while; Castellanos wanted to leave’

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has moved to calm concerns among supporters amid a busy January window, confirming that the club’s pursuit of Petar Ratkov is the result of long-term planning rather than a rushed reaction to recent departures.

Speaking to DAZN ahead of Lazio’s clash with Fiorentina, with quotes via LaLazioSiamoNoi, Lotito rejected suggestions that the Biancocelesti are weakening the squad.

“We need to make rational assessments. I want to reassure everyone: Lazio are not dismantling anything,” Lotito said.