Former Lazio star Hernanes admits that he misses the “atmosphere” in Rome and hopes the Biancoceleste take home the Scudetto.

The Brazilian midfielder, currently playing for Sao Paulo, has played for the top two in Serie A 2019-20 but reveals that he would like to see Lazio come out on top against Juventus.

He is following the situation closely in Italy and also wanted to send a message to the people affected by the Coronavirus outbreak.

Hernanes complains Juventus played him too deep in “a role I don’t like” after he had “done really well” at Inter.

The Brazilian spent two-and-a-half seasons with the Bianconeri after signing for €11m, before signing for Hebei China Fortune in February this year.

However, he returned to first club Sao Paulo after just over five months, where he’s managed nine goals and three assists in 16 appearances.

Hernanes believes Lazio have gained with Lucas Leiva replacing Lucas Biglia and confessed to his greatest football regret.

The former Aquile midfielder went on to Inter and Juventus, then a brief spell in China and is now in Brazil at Sao Paulo.

“I decided to go to China because I play football for objectives and the path to achieve them had been blocked off at Juventus, so I had to change direction,” he told Radiosei.

Former Juventus player Hernanes defends the decision to drop Leonardo Bonucci - “everyone must respect the rules”.

The centre-back was left out for yesterday’s win over Porto, having rowed with Coach Massmiliano Allegri during the Palermo game.

“When I arrived at Juve, I came to a place where I wanted to be,” Hernanes explained to Sky.

“It’s not a football team, it’s a business. It’s hard to find that kind of approach in football. There’s the club, and there are roles.

Hernanes thanks Juventus after leaving for Hebei China Fortune - “an honour to wear this shirt”.

It was officially confirmed today that the Brazilian has joined the Chinese Super League club, for a fee of €8m plus €2m in bonuses.

“I had quite a journey in Italy,” Hernanes, a former Lazio and Inter player, wrote on his Instagram page.

“Wearing this shirt for a year and a half has been an honour, a great pleasure and a source of pride. I’d like to thank everyone for this opportunity.

Juventus have officially confirmed that Hernanes has joined Hebei Fortune for €8m plus €2m in bonuses.

The Brazilian had already bid goodbye to Italy this week, as he flew out to Marbella to join up with his new team.

Now the Bianconeri have officially confirmed his departure, as well as the financial terms of the transfer.

Juventus midfielder Hernanes has bid farewell to Italy on his Instagram account ahead of his move to China.

The Brazilian is set to link up with ex-Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini at Hebei China Fortune, the two clubs having agreed a deal worth up to €11m.

Posing in front of the Colosseum in Rome, the 31-year-old wrote:

“This image attracted me to Italy. Now that I’m leaving it’s the last image I will see!”

Hernanes will now fly to Marbella, where he will join his new teammates on retreat.

Hernanes’ move from Juventus to Hebei China Fortune is a done deal, according to reports tonight.

The Brazilian has been in talks with the Chinese Super League club, with Bianconeri general manager Giuseppe Marotta confirming that a deal is close.

Now Il Messaggero is reporting that a deal has been done, with the Old Lady accepting an offer of €8m plus a further €2m in bonuses.

The midfielder has agreed on a three-year contract worth €7m per season, twice what he earns in Turin.

Details have emerged over the deal that will see Hernanes join Chinese Super League club Hebei China Fortune.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Brazilian is expected to sign today, with Juve director general Beppe Marotta admitting as much to reporters before the game with Inter on Sunday evening.

Beppe Marotta confirmed Juventus will sell Hernanes to Hebei China Fortune tomorrow and told off Paulo Dybala for refusing to shake Max Allegri’s hand.

The Derby d’Italia with Inter kicks off in Turin at 19.45 GMT, click here for the liveblog.

“Tomorrow morning we have a meeting and will try to conclude the deal for Hernanes to Hebei China Fortune,” confessed the director general to Mediaset Premium.