Lazio sporting director Igli Tare confirms Wesley Hoedt is set to join Southampton and explains his departure.
The Dutch centre-back is on the verge of joining the Saints on what is reported to be a four-year contract.
Asked about the 23-year-old leaving the Biancocelesti, the Albanian official revealed that the defender could not be guaranteed first-team football at the Stadio Olimpico.
“The decision to sell him was at his request because he wanted to be a guaranteed starter,” Tare commented.
Lazio sporting director Igli Tare confirms Wesley Hoedt is set to join Southampton and explains his departure.
The Dutch centre-back is on the verge of joining the Saints on what is reported to be a four-year contract.
Asked about the 23-year-old leaving the Biancocelesti, the Albanian official revealed that the defender could not be guaranteed first-team football at the Stadio Olimpico.
“The decision to sell him was at his request because he wanted to be a guaranteed starter,” Tare commented.
“Here, he didn’t have that guarantee.
“Shortly, he will be sold to Southampton. His experience at Lazio has been a positive one.”
Lazio are currently facing Serie A newboys SPAL in their opening League match of the new season.