Lazio

Lotito Plans Permanent Zarate Deal

Lazio President Claudio Lotito has revealed that he plans to sign Argentine sensation Mauro Zarate on a permanent deal.

Sep 30, 2008 7:20:38 PM

Massimo Lotito, Lazio (Foto Grazia Neri)

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Zarate joined the Biancocelesti on-loan from Al-Sadd in the summer, and the 21-year-old has been nothing short of sensational so far.

The Argentine has already bagged six goals in Serie A, making him the league’s top-scorer, and he has formed a prolific partnership with Goran Pandev to fire Lazio to the Italian summit.

Zarate is now hot property, but Lazio President Claudio Lotito has made it clear that he intends to sign the forward on a permanent deal.

"I plan to sign him permanently. There are no problems," the businessman told RAI TV.

Reports in Italy suggest that Lotito would have to cough up around €12m to make Zarate’s stay in the Italian capital permanent.

The youngster has already drawn comparisons to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, and there is a real belief that he can lead Lazio to great things this season.

Anthony Sormani