Manchester United linked midfielder Lucas Biglia has told the Lazio hierarchy that he won’t be leaving the club this summer.
The 29-year-old Argentine midfield enforcer has been widely linked with a move away from Lazio this summer, with a number of top European clubs mooted to be interested in him.
The Biancocelesti reportedly rejected a big money offer from Manchester United for Biglia and even Real Madrid are said to be keen to prise him away from the Roman club this summer.
Lazio are desperate to keep the player at the Stadio Olimpico this summer and it has been claimed that the Argentine international has assured the club that he won’t be leaving for greener pastures.
According to Italian daily Corriere dello Sport, the midfielder has spoken with the club hierarchy over the telephone and has told them that he is keen to start preparations for next season at Lazio.
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Biglia is currently on his holidays, recuperating from his exertions with Argentina during the Copa America, and is expected to join the squad on 8th August for pre-season preparations.
The midfielder played a crucial role in Lazio qualifying for the Champions League last season and has a contract until 2018 with the club.
The club will be hoping to get him ready before their Champions League qualifier in mid-August.
