Lazio midfielder Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro has reportedly attracted the interest of two familiar suitors.
The Background
The 32-year-old started his career at his hometown club of Toulouse before being released in 2017. In February 2018, he was poached by Salernitana who were at the time under the ownership of Lazio president Claudio Lotito. After two years in Salerno, he signed for the Biancocelesti in the summer of 2020 and has been on the club’s books ever since.
Out of Marco Baroni’s Plans
The Ivory Coast international spent two years at Formello under the guidance of Simone Inzaghi and Maurizio Sarri, but never truly carved himself a regular starting berth. Therefore, he spent the previous two campaigns on loan at Empoli and Monza. This summer, the midfielder failed to secure a move away from the Italian capital, so he’s been left on the sidelines, as Marco Baroni couldn’t find him a place on the Serie A and Europa League lists.
Monza Revive Interest in Akpa Akpro
Therefore, Akpa Akpro is expected to leave in January, and Il Corriere dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo Noi) claims that Monza would like to bring him back to the U-Power Stadium. Alessandro Nesta’s team is currently struggling to lift themselves above the drop zone, so they could use the services of a savvy veteran.
The Alternative Option
On the other hand, Tuttosalernitana.com (via La Lazio Siamo Noi) is linking the Ivorian with a return to Salernitana who currently lie in the bottom half of the Serie B table, and are facing the threat of relegation to Serie C. In both cases, Akpa Akpro would likely be released for free since his contract with Lazio is set to expire in June.
