Midfielder Secures Top-Flight Future

The drama continues in Serie A as Croatian talent Toma Bašić finds a new home. According to insider Gianluca Di Marzio, the 29-year-old midfielder has officially penned a three-year contract with Venezia FC. After completing his medical and sorting the paperwork on Monday, Bašić steps away from S.S. Lazio without a transfer fee, his previous deal having expired. This isn't just a move; it's a fresh start in the Italian capital of football.

Joining a Rising Venice Side

Venezia arrives in the top flight with momentum, having clinched the Serie B title in the recently concluded campaign. The squad, guided by coach Giovanni Stroppa, already features a Croatian connection with Wolfsburg loanees Bartol Franjić and Marin Šverko. Bašić adds experience to a group hungry for survival and success in their return to the elite tier. It’s a smart acquisition for a club looking to build identity.

Resurgence Under Sarri

Bašić’s career path has taken him from HNK Hajduk Split to Bordeaux, Salernitana, and finally Rome. After being written off last year, manager Maurizio Sarri handed him a lifeline in summer 2025. The gamble paid off. Bašić delivered 26 appearances, two goals, and three assists, anchoring a ninth-place finish for Lazio. Injuries limited his minutes, but his impact was undeniable. With a market value of €2.5 million, this free transfer represents significant value for Venezia.