Lazio Make U-Turn on Veteran Who Could Now Earn a New Contract | OneFootball

Lazio defender Adam Marusic could end up staying at the club beyond the current campaign despite being considered a goner as of late.

The Background

The 32-year-old has been serving the Biancocelesti cause since 2017 so he’s one of the most senior players at the club. But with his contract expiring at the end of the season, the player had been expected to leave at the end of the season, with reports in the Italian media claiming that the club will be looking to replace him with a younger profile next season.

Vital Contribution

Nevertheless, the Montenegrin continues to prove his worth for the club. He’s still competing with Manuel Lazzari for a starting spot at right-back while also being able to cover on the opposite flank if necessary. Although he had a torrid evening against Inter Milan when he was forced to play at centre-back, he managed to bounce back by scoring the winner in Lecce after coming off the bench.

Lazio Open to Keeping Adam Marusic

So according to LazioNews24, Marusic has managed to win over Marco Baroni and the club’s hierarchy who are now looking to keep him at Formello at least for another season. As the source reveals, the full-back’s contract includes an automatic renewal clause which could be triggered, thus pushing back the expiry date to June 2026.

Automatic Renewal Clause

The report explains that this clause should facilitate the procedure, but it remains to be seen if the parties will choose to activate it or negotiate a new contract that includes new terms.