Lazio are not done yet this summer’s transfer market and have set their sights on Marcelo. It looks like the Biancocelesti are fueled by Roma’s progress after the Giallorossi signed Paulo Dybala on a free transfer. The sky-blue half of the capital divide are reportedly aiming at the legendary left-back to arrive at the Stadio Olimpico.
As per the latest information relayed by La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Tuttomercatoweb), Lazio have initiated talks with the ex-Real Madrid star to shore up their options on the wing. The enigmatic wingback himself wants to experience a new challenge. However, he demands a wage cap of €2.5M net per season on a three-year deal – something that president Claudio Lotito can afford to part ways with.
Lazio, Marcelo può essere la risposta a Dybala: il brasiliano chiede 2,5 milioni a stagione https://t.co/kGakemxqkD
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However, even that investment is very important to introspect with respect to the Biancocelesti‘s budget. Moreover, before anything goes through, Sarri and the Lazio technical staff will first have to evaluate and make an in-depth assessment of Marcelo and especially his physical condition. He has regularly been marred by muscle injuries and calf problems. He was limited to just 18 appearances last season and 19 before that. The 34-year-old left Los Blancos after 16 years and as the club’s most decorated player with 25 trophies.