Candreva: I want to play in the Champions League after World Cup for Italy

Lazio and Italy star Antonio Candreva has hinted that he wants to play Champions League football next season, throwing his future at the Biancocelesti into doubt.

The winger put in a man of the match performance for Italy during their 2-1 victory over England in World Cup action on Saturday and the 27-year-old wasted no time in letting his desires for next season known.

With Juventus, Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly interested in his services, speculation over the future of the Rome native will be much talked about in the coming weeks.

“The ambitions of a player are those to do well and play in the Champions League,” he told reporters after the match.

“I hope to have a great World Cup, then we’ll see what will come.”

Candreva tallied 12 goals in 37 appearances last season, helping Lazio to a ninth place finish.

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