Lazio have officially signed young talent Luka Romero from La Liga side RCD Mallorca.
As seen in an official announcement on Twitter last night, the Biancocelesti signed the promising 16-year-old Argentinian forward to a three-year contract, with hopes that he can live up to his potential.
Nicknamed the ‘Baby Messi’, Romero joined the Biancocelesti squad for their pre-season retreat in Auronzo di Cadore and impressed many with his work rate and technical abilities.
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He is likely to be a part of coach Maurizio Sarri’s first team this season, although his minutes are likely to be fairly limited.
Lazio only had to pay RCD Mallorca a €200 thousand training premium, an incredible deal for a player with Romero’s potential.
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Last year, the Argentinian teenager became the youngest ever La Liga debutant, playing against Real Madrid at the age of only 15 years and 219 days old.
Luka Romero is one of the most exciting teenagers in European football and has the potential to be a star in the Lazio shirt.
