Lazio Loanee Set for La Liga Return After Cremonese Woes

CREMONA, ITALY - AUGUST 27: Gonzalo Escalante of US Cremonese in action during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Torino FC at Stadio Giovanni Zini on August 27, 2022 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Gonzalo Escalante, who is currently on loan at Cremonese from Lazio, could return to Spain after a tough six months in Lombardy.

The 29-year-old Argentinian midfielder joined the newly promoted side in the summer, signing a one-year loan deal with a €6 million buy option attached.

Things initially started well, despite a red card on his debut, but since the start of October Escalante has only received limited chances Massimiliano Alvini, starting once in Serie A since September.

As reported by ElGolDigital (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), La Liga outfit Almeria have been keeping a close eye on Escalante for a while now and may look to make a move for the 29-year-old in January, interested in a loan deal with a buy option attached.

Coach Rubi believes the Argentinian midfielder would be a useful addition to the squad and a deal seems fairly accessible, with Lazio keen to shift the former Eibar man.

Escalante is still contracted to Lazio until 2024 and the club are hoping to find a permanent home for the 29-year-old in the coming months, allowing them to make a small capital gain.

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