Inter’s interest in Ezequiel Lavezzi is complicated by the Argentinian’s wage demands, according to reports in the French Press.
The former Napoli forward has been consistently linked with a return to Italy, with the 29-year-old behind Edinson Cavani and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the Paris Saint-Germain pecking order.
Lavezzi’s contract runs until 2016, but Le Parisien reports that the Argentinian is looking for a way out of PSG before then, with a move return to Italy favoured.
Inter’s interest in Ezequiel Lavezzi is complicated by the Argentinian’s wage demands, according to reports in the French Press.
The former Napoli forward has been consistently linked with a return to Italy, with the 29-year-old behind Edinson Cavani and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the Paris Saint-Germain pecking order.
Lavezzi’s contract runs until 2016, but Le Parisien reports that the Argentinian is looking for a way out of PSG before then, with a move return to Italy favoured.
Interest has been reported from Napoli and Inter, but after Napoli’s sporting director today described a San Paolo return as ‘not realistic’, the French newspaper believes finances could scupper any bid from the Nerazzurri.
PSG are struggling to meet UEFA’s Financial Fair Play targets, and would have limited scope for a replacement were they to allow Lavezzi to depart.
In addition, the former Palermo man’s wages – a reported €330,000 per month – would not be feasible for Inter, who have FFP commitments of their own.
This would be a problem, as Le Parisien states that Lavezzi is not likely to be willing to cut his wages dramatically, as at the age of 29 his next contract is likely to be his last opportunity for a big payday.
Meanwhile, Italian international Thiago Motta has added fuel to speculation of his teammate’s departure, urging PSG to find a solution.
“That’s how football is,” Motta explained to Sky.
“I think in the end you have to try to find a solution that’s good for everyone.
“If a player isn’t happy and is expressing his desire to look for a new challenge then it’s up to the club to find the best solution for the good of all parties.”