Romagnoli Wanted to Finish His Career at Lazio: ”I Told the President, But…” | OneFootball

Alessio Romagnoli said he hoped to end his career at Lazio while flying to Qatar to seal a move to Al-Sadd.

He joined in 2022 on a free, a Lazio supporter, and says Claudio Lotito promised a pay rise if they reached the Champions League.

Lazio finished second in 2022/23 with Romagnoli central, but the promise was not kept, souring relations and a split loomed.

He has chased Al-Sadd since January, with talks collapsing in winter and July. After a green light he flew as Qatar’s window shuts Thursday evening.

“It’s the end of an era. It was a great journey. I’m happy, although disappointed with how it ended, but I believe it was the right decision for everyone,” he told Sportitalia at Rome airport.

“Finishing my career at Lazio? Yes, I had told the president that, but then things turned out differently. Lotito’s response? None. He never heard from him.”

“It was an intense two months because it’s a great group, and the coach is a fantastic person. In fact, I’d like to thank them because they allowed me to train and made me feel part of the group. The coach knew about my decision, which I had already made in January, also because there was never any negotiation from Lazio’s side.”

“My fondest memory? The first day I signed for Lazio. I hope to see the fans soon. I hope the situation can stabilise, and when the right time comes, I’ll definitely go to the stadium with them.”

Source: The Laziali

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