Lotito takes a stand on Luis Alberto: “He’s not for sale”

On the eve of the second leg of the Italian Cup semi-final between Lazio and Juventus, Claudio Lotito also talks about farewells

There Lazio the Italian Cup final will be played this evening in the semi-final return match against Juventus. In the pre-match the Biancoceleste owner Claudio spoke on ‘Mediaset’ Lotito.

“The team is acquiring the coach’s mentality, a new way of thinking about the game. I hope he maintains the profile shown in the last few matches: team spirit, determination, humility and desire to demonstrate that the ranking does not reflect the quality of the team.”

It is also inevitable to talk about the market, with the announced farewell of Felipe Anderson (who will return to Brazil) e Luis Alberto who asked to leave at the end of the season: “Felipe Anderson’s choice was a family life choice, despite having signed a contract with inferior conditions in terms of duration and salary. Luis Alberto has a contract for another 4 years, there was that statement but the club currently hasn’t put him up for sale.”

Lazio, Lotito keeps Luis Alberto: “Protagonist in the club”

Lotito then continued: “It was a bolt from the blue, he showed attachment and quality and we trust that he will continue this path, a path that sees him as a protagonist within the club.”

Finally, up Castellanos: “We bought him convinced that he had great potential: unfortunately he wasn’t able to score goals like last season, I’m convinced that he will become aware of his abilities and will be able to make a great contribution to Lazio.”

Neapolitan, professional journalist since 2006. Football first of all: not good with his feet, a little better (hopefully) with the pen.