Lazio Defender Luiz Felipe’s Agent Calls Move to Inter “Impossible”

Lazio's Brazilian defender Luiz Felipe in action during the UEFA Europa League football match between Lokomotiv Moscow and Lazio at Moscow's Lokomotiv Stadium on November 25, 2021. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Lazio defender Luiz Felipe’s agent Stefano Castagna responded to rumours suggesting that the player would be joining Inter.

As reported by Italian newspaper Il Messaggero (via LazioNews24), the agent told the sports paper that a move to Inter would be “impossible” for the 24-year-old Brazilian defender, despite the rumours yesterday that an agreement had been reached between him and Nerazzurri CEO Beppe Marotta.

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Lazio have been hoping to tie Luiz Felipe down to a new deal but he has not responded to their latest offer, which was sent around 21 days ago. The player wants a net salary of €2.5 million per season, whilst the Biancocelesti’s offered maxed out at €2 million net, including add-ons.

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Luiz Felipe is a core part of coach Maurizio Sarri’s squad but now he’s able to sign a pre-contract with a new club. In addition to Inter, Real Betis, Zenit St. Petersburg and Valencia are all keen to pick him up on a free transfer in the summer.

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