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.

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