Lazio Ready to Part Ways With Struggling Young Duo

Lazio are reportedly willing to entertain offers for Reda Belahyane and Petar Ratkov, who have yet to impress in Rome.

The Background

The duo are part of Gennaro Gattuso’s pre-season squad, but according to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, neither is considered integral to the manager’s plans. Belahyane has yet to receive an offer from Italy, but a Turkish proposal could arrive in the coming days, explains the source. As for Ratkov, he could make way for a new centre-forward, especially after his poor display against the Primavera.

Reda Belahyane Has Become an Afterthought at Lazio

Belahyane is a young Moroccan midfielder who rose through the ranks of OGC Nice. After spending a year at Hellas Verona, he made a €10 million move to Lazio in February 2025. However, the 22-year-old has struggled for playing time in the Italian capital, even when Maurizio Sarri’s midfield was pared down to the bones last season.

Belahyane has made only 20 appearances in his 18 months at Lazio, most of them off the bench, and has contributed two assists.

Lazio Open to Replace Ratkov With a More Clinical Striker

As for Ratkov, he joined Lazio in January 2026 as a direct replacement for Tary Castellanos, who signed for West Ham United. The Serbian striker had decent numbers at RB Salzburg, but he has yet to open his account for the Aquile, although he has only featured for 228 minutes across eight appearances.

The 22-year-old cost Lazio €13 million six months ago, so a similar figure would be required for the club to sell him outright; otherwise, a temporary departure could be sought out.