Sassuolo defender Francesco Acerbi will have his Lazio medical tomorrow. “I kept my word and Simone Inzaghi was very important in my choice.”

The centre-back was in protracted negotiations before the two clubs finally agreed a deal worth €10m plus €2m in bonuses.

“This new adventure is so exciting to me and it’s what I wanted,” Acerbi told reporters.

“My priority was Lazio and I kept my word. Simone Inzaghi was very important in my choice to come here.

Sassuolo defender Francesco Acerbi will have his Lazio medical tomorrow. “I kept my word and Simone Inzaghi was very important in my choice.”

The centre-back was in protracted negotiations before the two clubs finally agreed a deal worth €10m plus €2m in bonuses.

“This new adventure is so exciting to me and it’s what I wanted,” Acerbi told reporters.

“My priority was Lazio and I kept my word. Simone Inzaghi was very important in my choice to come here.

“Now I just need to prove that I am still play at a high level.”

The 30-year-old was twice diagnosed with testicular cancer, but played 173 times for Sassuolo over five seasons and has two senior Italy caps.

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