SS Lazio President and prominent Italian Senator Claudio Lotito was briefly hospitalized in Rome this week following a sudden health incident. The football executive was swiftly taken to Policlinico Gemelli hospital on Tuesday afternoon after reportedly feeling faint while engaged in duties at the Senate.
Initial reports from his staff quickly offered reassurance, confirming his condition was “good.” Lotito himself is understood to have personally contacted people to convey that he was alright.
He was admitted to the Cardiology department as a precautionary measure to undergo a series of control tests, which continued through yesterday. These examinations were conducted to thoroughly assess his condition following the episode.
Known for his tenacious spirit and often ironic public commentary, Lotito reportedly met the situation with characteristic resilience. According to accounts, he quipped:
“No ailment. Those who wish me ill will have to put up with me for a long time to come.”
Adding further reassurance, his wife, Cristina Mezzaroma—who also serves as the president of the S.S. Lazio 1900 Foundation—spoke about his health yesterday morning. While at the club`s Formello training ground for an open day, she confirmed with a confident smile:
“He`s very well. As long as people keep opposing him, they`ll make him live 2500 years…”
This remark, delivered with a touch of irony often associated with the Lotito household, clearly underscores the family`s confidence and perhaps alludes to the constant scrutiny the Lazio president operates under.
With the final scheduled tests expected to be completed shortly at Gemelli, the initial anxiety surrounding his hospitalization has reportedly subsided. Claudio Lotito is anticipated to be discharged either today or tomorrow.
He is said to be eager to return to his demanding schedule, fully operational across his various responsibilities. While his political role as a Senator is significant, recent days have seen his thoughts particularly focused on SS Lazio and the club`s preparations.
His attention is keenly directed towards the team`s gathering and the upcoming 13-day pre-season training camp set to commence Monday at the club`s sports centre in Formello. Lotito had expressed a desire to personally welcome coach Maurizio Sarri for what the club is framing as Sarri`s second cycle with the Biancocelesti.
Despite the widely acknowledged challenges in the current transfer market, which are reportedly hindering new player acquisitions this session, Lotito has seemingly provided Sarri with necessary assurances. In fact, the decision to postpone Sarri`s official presentation until the conclusion of the training camp is reportedly also viewed as a measure to ensure Lotito`s presence alongside the coach on that occasion, highlighting his commitment even while recovering.
His swift recovery and expected return to action underscore the resilient nature that has long defined the leadership of the SS Lazio president.