Gattuso chooses Marco Brescianini as Lazio’s preferred reinforcement.

Gennaro Gattuso, Lazio's coach, has chosen Marco Bresciani, a midfielder from Fiorentina, as his preferred option to strengthen the squad. The biancoceleste team's search for a new attacking midfielder has intensified as Gattuso decided to abandon Maurizio Sarri's 4-3-3 system in favor of a 4-2-3-1 formation. Despite reaching an agreement with Jonathan Asp Jensen, Lazio was unable to finalize the transfer with Bayern Munich, leading the young Danish player to sign with Deportivo La Coruña.

The Italian coach had already expressed his admiration for Luka Stojkovic from Dinamo Zagreb, but the valuation of the 22-year-old is beyond what Lazio can afford. Thus, the team's attention has turned to Bresciani and Giovanni Fabbian, both considered surplus to requirements in Fabio Grosso's squad after a difficult adjustment period in Florence since their arrival in January. According to Il Messaggero, Gattuso prefers Bresciani over Fabbian, indicating a clear intention to strengthen his midfield with a more adaptable player.

Bresciani, 26, is a versatile midfielder capable of performing various roles in the midfield and is known for his willingness to sacrifice for the team. His record of 10 goals and five assists in 92 Serie A matches attests to his offensive capabilities. A native of Calcinate, Bresciani caught attention as a product of AC Milan's youth academy before making a name for himself at Frosinone during the 2023/24 season, which earned him a €10 million transfer to Atalanta in the summer of 2024. However, his time in Bergamo did not go as expected, leading him to move to Fiorentina in January 2026, where he faced a similar situation.

Currently, Bresciani's estimated value is around €9 million, which could facilitate his transfer to Lazio if the club decides to proceed with an offer. The future of the midfielder could be crucial for the formation of Gattuso's new squad and how Lazio positions itself for the upcoming season. Expectations are high among fans, who are eagerly awaiting news regarding potential signings and reinforcements that could bring new energy to the team.