Lazio plans New York stock exchange listing

Lazio is taking its first symbolic steps toward a potential listing on the New York Stock Exchange, aiming to boost finances and international visibility. The club also plans to be fully active in the January transfer window after last summer’s restrictions.

Lazio president Claudio Lotito revealed that Lazio’s general director and his son, Enrico, will ring the closing bell at Nasdaq in New York, signaling ambitions beyond the Milan stock exchange.

Lotito criticized last summer’s transfer ban, calling the liquidity index rules “nonsensical” and blaming them for significant financial damage. He explained that Lazio received attractive offers for several players but could not reinvest due to restrictions. Despite these challenges, the club remains financially solid, with an estimated €300 million in squad value and a similar amount in real estate assets, with no insolvency issues.

Looking ahead, Lotito expects full activity in the January transfer window. He dismissed rumors of a potential sale, confirming that Lazio’s ownership is stable. Head coach Maurizio Sarri expressed his long-term commitment to the club, describing his return as an “act of love.”

Meanwhile, in Italian football markets, Juventus shares surged about 16% over the last two days after the Agnelli family’s holding Exor rejected a €1.1 billion takeover bid from crypto firm Tether, signaling investor confidence in Juventus’ ownership stability.