Ciro Immobile reveals he turned down offers to leave Lazio this summer – “I didn’t want to change again”.
The striker played for nine teams across six seasons, including unhappy spells with Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla before he joined the Aquile last summer.
“It wasn’t easy, I’m happy with the consistency I have here at Lazio,” Immobile told Corriere dello Sport.
“I’m happy here, and I didn’t want to change again. I received a few offers, but I never even considered them.
Ciro Immobile reveals he turned down offers to leave Lazio this summer – “I didn’t want to change again”.
The striker played for nine teams across six seasons, including unhappy spells with Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla before he joined the Aquile last summer.
“It wasn’t easy, I’m happy with the consistency I have here at Lazio,” Immobile told Corriere dello Sport.
“I’m happy here, and I didn’t want to change again. I received a few offers, but I never even considered them.
“We’ve reached the Europa League, which I’ve never played in, and I’d like to do well in the cup competitions too.
“All I’ll say is that I’ll stay here as long as I’m happy and as long as Lazio want me.”
Immobile also looked ahead to the coming season, with the Biancocelesti having finished fifth last term.
“Last year we got to the Coppa Italia final and reached the Europa League. At certain points we were close to the top of the League, that gives us confidence, strength and awareness.
“Hard work always pays off, and we’re flying under the radar. I have to thank the Coach, Simone Inzaghi, and his staff.
“The boss told me that last year in Auronzo there was hardly anyone, now there are people everywhere and it’s beautiful. We want to make our fans happy.
“The transfer market? I think the club is working well, [Adam] Marusic has arrived and I think he’s really strong.
“We’ve replaced an important piece of the puzzle, Lucas Biglia, with Lucas Leiva who was at Liverpool for 10 years. Then there’s [Davide] Di Gennaro and I don’t know who else will come in.
“The 3-5-2? It’s a formation which has always allowed me to shine, I played in it with Torino, the national team and now with Lazio.
“But aside from the formation, what counts is the spirit. That’s our strength.”