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Luis Alberto Breaks Silence on Sudden Lazio Exit

June 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Serie A Leave a comment

Luis Alberto has reiterated his love for Lazio but blasted the club president, Claudio Lotito, shortly after completing his transfer to Al-Duhail. The Serie A underachievers sold their long-serving stalwart to the Qatari outfit a fortnight ago for a reported fee of €10 million.

Napoli have tested the waters for Luis Alberto, whose Lazio saga had another chapter over the weekend as he was excluded from the game-day squad list.

Official: Lazio Sell Unsettled Luis Alberto for €10m

June 12, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Lazio and Al-Duhail have finalized the agreement for wantaway playmaker Luis Alberto to continue his career in Qatar. The Middle East outfit took to social media to announce the Spaniard's arrival, posting a video of the illustrious midfielder wearing the club's scarf on X.

Luis Alberto has been playing well since he announced he would leave Lazio at the end of the season, looking reinvigorated and committed to the cause

Long-Serving Lazio Stalwart Close to Joining Qatari Outfit

June 1, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

From falling out of favor with the Lazio faithful to crest-kissing in a 1-0 win at Genoa, the final stage of Luis Alberto's career at the Stadio Olimpico has been a rollercoaster. But despite the Spaniard's effort to calm the fans, his departure was always imminent.

After much speculation, Daichi Kamada is set to stay at Lazio with the most straightforward solution to do so, activating a multi-year option.

Kamada Re-Ups with Lazio, Aston Villa After Guendouzi

May 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market Leave a comment

After much speculation, Daichi Kamada is set to stay at Lazio with the most straightforward solution to do so, activating the multi-year option that was agreed upon last summer. The deadline to exercise it is May 30th. The entourage of the Japanese floated some alternates.

Wantaway Lazio Star Approached by Middle East Powerhouse

May 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Only last year, Luis Alberto committed his long-term future to Lazio, penning a contract extension amid approaches for the Saudi Pro League. However, 12 months on, the 31-year-old is determined to end his eight-year association with Biancocelesti after falling out of favor with the hierarchy and fans.

Luis Alberto has put to rest the uncertainty about the future by penning a renewal till 2027 and has progressively won over Maurizio Sarri.

Lazio Star Luis Alberto Reach Agreement on an Extension

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella AZ Alkmaar, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market One comment

Luis Alberto has rejected a lucrative bid from Saudi Arabia and will stay at Lazio, likely for years to come. The parties have struck a deal to prolong his contract until 2027. While the future of his fellow midfield ace Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is uncertain, he’ll continue to serve his key role.

Luis Alberto continues to be linked with a move to Spain, with Cadiz being the latest team trying to sign him, but Lazio have clear ideas about his future.

Qatari Outfit Table Bumper Offer for Lazio’s Alberto

June 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Qatar, Serie A, Transfer Market

With his current contract expiring in 2025, Alberto is currently pondering his future, and the lucrative offer could be hard to turn down. There has reportedly been direct contact between the two clubs for Alberto’s signature, but Claudio Lotito and Maurizio Sarri will not back down easily.

Hakan Calhanoglu Receives Mammoth Offer from Qatari Team Al-Duhail

May 19, 2021 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Hakan Calhanoglu, whose contract with Milan expires in just over a month, has received a sizeable offer from Al-Duhail. The Qatari club proposes a three-year deal with €8M wages and an €8M signing bonus, for a total of €32M. The attacker will meet them next week. Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and Inter have also shown some interest in him.

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