Liverpool legend Lucas Leiva in talks with Lazio after not being offered new deal by Jurgen Klopp
LUCAS LEIVA is in talks to join Serie A club Lazio, according to reports.
The midfielder’s Liverpool future is in doubt after not being offered a new contract by Jurgen Klopp.
Lucas Leiva is a target for Serie A side LazioGetty ImagesThe midfielder’s contract was not extended by Reds boss Jurgen KloppReuters
Lazio are looking for midfield reinforcements and a move for Lucas could be made simple as the former Brazil international holds an Italian passport.
The 30-year-old started only 12 games last season and came on from the bench a further 12 times.
The No 21 has been played as a centre-half under Klopp, but with the likes of Emre Can, Jordan Henderson and Georginio Wijnaldum in midfield he struggled to find a place.
Rome-based club Lazio finished fifth last season in Serie A, so Inzaghi could look to capitalise on the experience and versatility of Leiva.
When Benitez was boss in 2007, he signed Leiva for £5million from Brazilian side Gremio, but he struggled in his first few seasons at Anfield, competing with the likes of Xabi Alonso for a place in the team.
Lucas has since played at the club alongside Liverpool greats such as Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard, and took over the title of longest serving player when they departed.
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Lucas Leiva is set to leave Anfield after ten years and nearly 350 matchesEPA
He has clocked up a decade’s worth of service for Liverpool and is still training with them, despite being out of contract.
On his 11th pre-season, Lucas said: “it just gets harder and harder.”
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