Lazio director Igli Tare has revealed that Juventus forward Fabio Quagliarella could still join the Aquile this summer despite refusing a January transfer.
The striker was one of several players who are believed to have turned down the opportunity to join the Biancocelesti on deadline day.
“We spoke to Quagliarella and Sebastian Giovinco, but neither of them wanted to leave Juventus in January,” the 40-year-old Albanian told Sky Sport Italia.
“Quagliarella gave the all-clear for the summer, so we may well resume those negotiations in June.
“We had a deal in place with Parma to bring in Jonathan Biabiany, but the player preferred to remain where he was.
“Why did so many players turn us down? It’s tough to get players to leave big clubs at the end of January. If we’d had Ederson then we would not have needed anyone else, but with his injury and Hernanes moving to Inter we thought it wise to bring in a forward.
“With Sergio Floccari going to Sassuolo, we brought in Helder Postiga, a player of international experience. Gael Kakuta arrived from Chelsea and has everything it takes to do well.”
Tare also explained why goalkeeper Federico Marchetti was on the bench for the 2-0 win at Chievo.
“He has been suffering from this muscular problem in his left thigh for four weeks now. It allows him to train, but when it comes time to play he doesn’t feel confident,” he concluded.
