Miroslav Klose appears to have backtracked over comments indicating he could seek to leave Lazio.
The German forward said at the beginning of this month that he was unhappy at a lack of gametime, and hinted he could consider his options.
However, in an interview with Deutsche Welle the striker now says he wants to stay with the Biancocelesti.
“I’m playing at Lazio and I’m very proud of that,” Klose told the website.
Miroslav Klose appears to have backtracked over comments indicating he could seek to leave Lazio.
The German forward said at the beginning of this month that he was unhappy at a lack of gametime, and hinted he could consider his options.
However, in an interview with Deutsche Welle the striker now says he wants to stay with the Biancocelesti.
“I’m playing at Lazio and I’m very proud of that,” Klose told the website.
“I’m happy at Lazio. I want to stay here, this year and next year. If I look around, what’s better?”
Lazio sporting director Igli Tare also spoke to the website, and reiterated the striker’s sentiments.
“I can say for certain that he will not leave,” the Albanian director said.
“He has a contract until June, with the option to renew for a further 12 months.
“He’s a great player, who has written his name in the history of German football and beyond.”