Mauro Zarate Was Never Close To Joining Tottenham - Lazio President Claudio Lotito

Mauro Zarate's reported move to Tottenham was never on course to take off, claims Lazio chief Claudio Lotito.

On Tuesday reports in England claimed Claudio Lotito was in London dealing with Tottenham for Zarate.

However, Lotito claims that was nothing more than final day transfer market speculation.

"Was Zarate close to Tottenham? I will not speak about this. It would be useless," he told Calcionews24.com.

"Some time ago I said that Lazio would not be selling their champions, and Zarate did not leave.

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Lotito : Zarate & Pandev Are Not For Sale...!!

The chief has denied reports linking his premier assets with a move away from the Olimpico...

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has rubbished reports linking Mauro Zarate and Goran Pandev with a move to Fiorentina.

Reports in the Italian press had suggested Viola sporting director Pantaleo Corvino was ready to wheel and deal with the Bianconcelesti for their striking duo. However, Lotito has scoffed at the reports surrounding his players, insisting they are not for sale.

"Zarate and Pandev to Fiorentina? I have never been contacted by the Tuscan club, it's strange that this news is going around," Lotito told Datasport.it.

"Fiorentina have [Alberto] Gilardino and [Adrian] Mutu up front. I think it's just the media creating these stories.

"We have a good relationship with Corvino, and he would have called me if they were interested in my players."

Reports have also claimed coach Delio Rossi's would be given the chop, but Lotito has once again moved in to correct the rumours.

"Lazio have a project with Rossi. He is a great professional, and someone who has given Lazio added value," added the chief.

"Our coach represents the past, present and future."


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Zarate Still Stay at Lazio

The Aquile have to to pay €8 million by the end of April to secure the striker’s permanent signing, and the man who brought him to Rome foresees no problems...

Lazio signed Argentine hitman Mauro Zarate on loan from Qatar side Al-Sadd last summer with an option to secure his services on a permanent basis by paying an initial sum of €8 million by April 30.

There have been reports that Biancocelesti President Claudio Lotito will soon travel to Qatar to finalise the deal, but several sources suggest that the Italian capital club should hurry up, as the Argentine’s exploits have drawn interest from a number of sides, including Fiorentina, Real Madrid and Manchester City.

However, FIFA agent Jose Alberti, who brokered the deal to take the ‘Zarate Kid’ to Lazio, is confident everything will go smoothly.

“The other party [Al-Sadd] is very keen to respect the agreement reached with Lazio,” Alberti told the Corriere della Sera.

“Therefore, if everything will be settled out, ‘Maurito’ will continue playing in Rome.”

Zarate has made 30 apperances in all competitions so far this season, netting 11 goals.

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