Between emotions and regrets, the credits roll on names that have exalted Lazio in recent years. Against Sassuolo it was Felipe Anderson’s last time wearing the blue and white shirt. But Luis Alberto and Pedro are also at the end of the line, even if their respective contractual situations need to be resolved. After the match against Sassuolo, an alternation of close-ups between the moved face of Felipe Anderson, the visibly saddened one of Luis Alberto who hoped to have a space in the match and instead remained on the bench until the end and the one with a serene smile of Pedro . But the list of excellent farewells could get longer given that even Guendouzi, Lazzari and Immobile’s future with Lazio does not appear to be entirely safe.
felipe anderson
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“Lazio, you welcomed me and gave me everything, I am proud to have been part of your immense history. Forever in my heart. And you dear friends and Lazio fans, I want to thank you for everything you have given me from when I arrived until today, in many moments you have supported me not only as a footballer, but as one of your family, living these eight intense years together with you made me a better man! I will always be one of you”, Felipe Anderson’s words of greeting at the end of the match against Sassuolo also passing through social media. Eight seasons in biancoceleste, divided into two periods. With 326 games and 58 goals. Since his return in 2021, the Brazilian playmaker has not missed a match: 151 in a row. He said goodbye through tears in the ovation of the Olimpico in his honor. His contract was expiring. A renewal with Lazio with too many postponements. Juventus’ chance. Then, at 31 years old, Felipe Anderson decided to return to Brazil. To go to Palmeiras. Even for a family choice.
Luis Alberto
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For the 31-year-old Spanish playmaker, the match against Sassuolo was his last time with Lazio. Luis Alberto decided to leave and announced it a month ago, at the end of the match against Salernitana. Despite a contract renewed last September until 2028 with four million euros per season. But Lazio is asking for 15 million to let him leave: 25% must be paid on the resale to Liverpool. Negotiations with Al Duhail have started. From Qatar the offer rose to 11 million. After 8 seasons with 307 appearances and 52 goals, the Wizard’s story is at an end. Meanwhile, his relationship with Tudor also took a sharp turn after he was excluded from the squad for the match against Empoli two weeks ago after the coach had not seen him engaged properly during the week’s training sessions. Yesterday he vainly hoped to have the final catwalk. The Curva Nord dedicated a banner to him displayed during the second half: “La pelota siempre al diez… buena suerte Luis!”. The Wizard said goodbye with tears in his eyes also due to the disappointment of that final bench.
pedro
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He was counting on adding his twenty-sixth title to his personal trophy cabinet with Lazio, but Pedro’s experience with the Biancoceleste was still positive. With 132 appearances and 20 goals since his arrival in 2021 after a season at Roma. The 36-year-old Spanish winger’s contract is expiring with a renewal option already in place, however his future will be discussed again in the next few days and a consensual termination is very likely. Yesterday he practically had space in the final recovery. With the Curva Nord who to greet him sang the famous song by Raffaella Carrà which recalls his name. And Pedro thanked him with a smile that made it clear how Lazio was important in the context of a prestigious career like his.
