Elseid Hysaj is reportedly looking for a new club, as he has been a free agent since June 30, after his contract with Lazio expired. The Albania national team defender has yet to find a new team, despite the interest of several clubs in recent months.
According to reports from Italy, one of the teams that considered signing the 32-year-old was Lecce. The club from Puglia showed interest in his services at the end of the summer, but negotiations did not progress due to the player’s financial demands, which did not match the economic terms of the club’s management.
Another opportunity emerged in the autumn, this time with Bologna. After the serious injury to Holm, the Emilian side began looking for alternatives in the free-agent market. Hysaj was one of the names considered, but in the end the management preferred Matteo Darmian.
Initially, there were some doubts about the physical condition of the Albanian defender, but after further medical checks it was decided to pursue another alternative. Meanwhile, there has also been interest in Hysaj from the United Arab Emirates, but the player wants to continue his career in Europe.
While awaiting the right offer, the former Lazio defender continues to train in Montecchio, together with Empoli’s youth team. Despite not having a contract, Hysaj remains an important part of the Albania national team, while his future at club level remains unclear.
