Lazio have avoided bankruptcy with an injection of £73m cash, but Roma's players are threatening to sue over unpaid wages.
"Our mission has been accomplished," said Vice-President Roberto Pessi as he left tonight's Board of Directors meeting. "Lazio are safe."
The Biancocelesti have been struggling to stay afloat since massive debts were discovered last summer.
Previous President Sergio Cragnotti has offered to sell his 14 per cent of shares in the club, while a series of investment banks today approved the increase in Capital.
The £73m will mainly go to clear debts, but will give Roberto Mancini around £10m spending money on the transfer market.
Their first targets will be Udinese midfielders Martin Jorgensen and David Pizarro, with a potential bid for Parma star Adrian Mutu.
It also paves the way for new investors into the Roman club. It's reported that Stefano Ricucci, Vittorio Merloni and Salvatore Ligresti are interested in buying shares.
Meanwhile, across the city a similar situation is developing that could plunge Roma into a financial crisis.
The 'ANSA' news service claims that Damiano Tommasi, acting on behalf of the entire squad, has threatened legal action over unpaid wages.
It is reported that Roma have still not handed over bonuses from last summer, while wages have not been paid since March.
The Players' Association has been informed and if the outstanding cash is not handed over by June 30 the stars would begin formal proceedings.
In these cases, if the club does not pay within three weeks the players can ask to tear up their contracts and become free agents.
"Our mission has been accomplished," said Vice-President Roberto Pessi as he left tonight's Board of Directors meeting. "Lazio are safe."
The Biancocelesti have been struggling to stay afloat since massive debts were discovered last summer.
Previous President Sergio Cragnotti has offered to sell his 14 per cent of shares in the club, while a series of investment banks today approved the increase in Capital.
The £73m will mainly go to clear debts, but will give Roberto Mancini around £10m spending money on the transfer market.
Their first targets will be Udinese midfielders Martin Jorgensen and David Pizarro, with a potential bid for Parma star Adrian Mutu.
It also paves the way for new investors into the Roman club. It's reported that Stefano Ricucci, Vittorio Merloni and Salvatore Ligresti are interested in buying shares.
Meanwhile, across the city a similar situation is developing that could plunge Roma into a financial crisis.
The 'ANSA' news service claims that Damiano Tommasi, acting on behalf of the entire squad, has threatened legal action over unpaid wages.
It is reported that Roma have still not handed over bonuses from last summer, while wages have not been paid since March.
The Players' Association has been informed and if the outstanding cash is not handed over by June 30 the stars would begin formal proceedings.
In these cases, if the club does not pay within three weeks the players can ask to tear up their contracts and become free agents.
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