Thursday, 31st July, 2014
Lazio have announced the signing of Netherlands international Stefan de Vrij from Feyenoord.
The centre-back has put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the Italian outfit, which will keep him at the Stadio Olimpico until the summer of 2019.
De Vrij, who impressed at the World Cup and helped his nation to finish third in the showpiece event in Brazil, was linked with a move to Manchester United, with Louis van Gaal a big fan of his talents.
However, Lazio have beaten the English outfit in the race to land the defender, who is delighted with the move.
"Lazio really proved that they wanted me and I am very happy I have made this move”, he was quoted as saying by the BBC.
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“I hope to become a more complete defender in Italy."
De Vrij, who is a product of Feyenoord’s youth system, made 154 appearances in all competitions for the club, netting six times.
The 22-year-old, who had just one year left on his contract at De Kuip, has 19 caps and a solitary goal for Netherlands to his name and has also represented his nation at various youth levels.
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