Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani opened up Felipe Anderson’s recent exit announcement, the new deal with Mattia Zaccagni and the plans for the upcoming transfer window.
The Biancocelesti are in a state of transition heading into the summer, in the early stages of Igor Tudor’s new project. Sweeping changes are expected in the squad, starting with the departures of some long-term favourites.
Felipe Anderson recently announced his exit for Palmeiras and Luis Alberto also publicly stated his desire to leave Lazio in the summer. There are also rumours surrounding captain Ciro Immobile, linking him to Inter and clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking to Radiosei (via TMW), Fabiani first spoke about Zaccagni’s new contract.
There was a handshake with Zaccagni, we worked until late at night with president Lotito. Soon we it will be official. I have to say one thing in favour of this boy, he really wanted to stay at Lazio. We want people who are so focused and want to give everything for this club.
The Lazio sporting director reflected on the Felipe Anderson situation.
Felipe Anderson behaved like a man and with incredible dignity and professionalism. We did everything to keep him, but when he is faced with family and territorial choices there is nothing we can do.
He went to Palmeiras and lost money compared to what Lazio offered him. We offered him five years and a significant salary, the second or third highest in the squad.
He put the family at the centre of the project, he recently had a son. Hats off to Anderson, he’s an amazing person. He has never raised problems either at Lazio or at other clubs. He is the son everyone would like.
