The Unexpected Reason Dennis Man’s Move to Lazio Fell Through

Dennis Man came close to returning to Serie A, but Lazio's late attempt to sign him from PSV Eindhoven collapsed over the terms of a potential permanent move.

The Rome club opened talks in the final hours of the transfer window while searching for an attacking player. Lazio wanted Man on loan and was prepared to pay about €1 million for the season. The negotiations reached an advanced stage, but PSV did not accept Lazio's conditions for a possible permanent transfer. With the market closing, the talks became more difficult and eventually stopped.

The failed move denied Man a return to Serie A, where he previously played for Parma. His representative, Giovanni Becali, later described the offer as serious and said Lazio had sought a loan with an option to buy. He also said Atalanta had considered Man before signing Gudmundsson.

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It was a serious offer. Lazio wanted him on loan, with an option to buy.

"It was a serious offer. Lazio wanted him on loan, with an option to buy," Becali said. "There were many attempts to take Dennis Man to Lazio. He has to work hard to become a starter!"

Man had made a promising start to his first season at PSV, scoring 11 goals and providing seven assists in 35 matches. His position has weakened this summer, however. He played 21, 18 and 14 minutes in PSV's first three league games, then was left out of the squad entirely for the match against Utrecht.

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There were many attempts to take Dennis Man to Lazio. He has to work hard to become a starter!