Lazio director: Milan's €30 million offer was high for Hysaj with his contract expiring

According to TMW, Lazio sporting director Fabiani discussed topics including Hysaj's transfer to Milan.

Speaking about the multiple buyout fees undertaken by the club, Fabiani said: "The term 'IOU' is not correct. I always feel this word carries a critical meaning. The contracts have already been registered with the league and only need to be carried out according to the agreements. A buyout is not an IOU. I have never done anything beyond our capabilities. If we signed these contracts, it means we did not consider them so-called IOUs. We completed these operations because all conditions had to match."

"Why can any club only sign two free agents in one transfer window? We signed some free agents below market value, which should have benefited every club, but this stupid rule prevents me from continuing to sign players. I have never gambled on anyone; it is just that some players may not have met expectations. Someone told me Belahyane was only an ordinary player, but when you actually put him on the pitch, he can produce an important performance."

"Lazio will fulfill all commitments already made, just as we have done in recent years. If we sign a player who has already proven important to Lazio, it means we know he represents Lazio's future. You cannot spend €5 million to loan a player just to complete a deal; €5 million is not a small amount. When making such operations, you must ensure all conditions fit together. If I cannot afford Ronaldinho worth €150 million, then of course I would not sign him."

"We have the ability to meet our own needs. Afterwards, we will reassess based on players' performances on the pitch and can adjust our strategy. If I have to sell a player like Guendouzi because it brings economic improvement, I will consider selling. Faced with important offers, some players may also want to leave. Gattuso said he wants to work with players who want to come to Lazio. If a Premier League club is willing to pay €50 million for Frattesi and Frattesi wants to leave, can you tell him not to go? We have not forced anyone out of Lazio."

"Regarding Mario Hysaj, I personally rejected Milan's €25 million offer. For a player whose contract is about to expire, that was already a very high amount. Later Milan increased the offer to €30 million, and the player wanted to go to a club he believed could help him improve, so we fulfilled his wish."

"Every operation is different. Regarding Diogo Leite, the fact is that if Romagnoli had not left, we would have had three left-footed centre-backs, which would have become a problem. I knew they would delay the Romagnoli matter until the end because they wanted to terminate the contract at zero cost, but the club maintained its position. Romagnoli's departure required a cost, and after he left in September, Diogo Leite arrived at Lazio. We contacted Diogo Leite years ago; he was a player we knew well, but later some colleagues said he was not on the recruitment list."

Asked about tense relations with supporters and hearing former players say Lazio had no objectives, Fabiani said: "When I said both sides should take a step back with the fans, I meant opening dialogue at every level, with no intention of causing offense. Dialogue should not happen through intermediaries, but directly between all qualified parties. If those with the authority to discuss these issues can sit down and express their views, perhaps the relationship can turn around and be repaired."

"Even within a family, couples can have conflicts because of a lack of communication. Many times, simply starting a conversation is enough. Now everyone is avoiding each other. What I say only represents my personal position. No fan, and never Lotito, has forced me to do anything. I spoke only because I felt it should be said."

"Facing these issues, even though I also have personal difficulties, I have continued to work here for Lazio. The easiest choice for me would have been to step away, but I have made a commitment and will see it through with respect for all sides. I believe there is a 13th player on the pitch. In the 80th minute, when 50,000 to 60,000 fans are cheering for you, you gain extra strength. We should bring the world's most beautiful sport back onto the right track."