Lazio target Fluminense striker John Kennedy as search for new forward continues

Lazio are continuing their search for a new striker and have identified John Kennedy as a possible target. The 24-year-old Brazilian forward is currently on the books at Fluminense and has emerged as one of the options being assessed by the Biancocelesti.

John Kennedy an option for Lazio’s attack
Initial exploratory contacts are understood to have taken place between Lazio and the player’s representatives to assess whether there is room for a possible deal. Talks are not yet at an advanced stage, but Kennedy’s profile is admired by the club’s hierarchy and he is among the names being considered as Gennaro Gattuso looks to strengthen his attacking options.

The Brazilian striker’s numbers
A product of Fluminense’s academy, John Kennedy has been part of the Rio de Janeiro club’s first-team set-up since 2020 and has made 167 senior appearances. The 2026 campaign is proving to be the most productive of his career so far. Across all competitions, he has already scored 14 goals and provided two assists, figures that have caught Lazio’s attention ahead of a possible move in the market.