Ciro Immobile has sent a heartfelt message to Lazio fans after his move to Besiktas, sharing his feelings after an eight-year stay.
The 34-year-old Italian striker’s affair with the Biancocelesti came to an abrupt end, with the Turkish club temporarily agreeing a €3m deal to secure a transfer. He agreed to a two-year contract worth around €6m net consistent with the season plus bonuses, ending an impressive run in the Italian capital.
Immobile has become a talisman figure during his eight years with Lazio, winning several Capocannoniere titles and helping the club win three Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana trophies. He has scored 207 goals and provided 54 assists in 340 games in all competitions.
Speaking in a video produced through Lazio, Immobile said an emotional farewell to Lazio fans, thanking them for their years and detailing his emotions after his 8 years at the club.
Dear Lazio fans, we chose this position because this is where it all started, it is my position in the dressing room, where we build our victories and our joys, from here.
I am surrounded by so many internal feelings and I think the last two or three days, having to make such a complicated decision, have not been the best for me.
Finally I spoke with the president and the club, my resolution for the path taken up to here was accepted.
Like all things, there is a beginning and an end, even if it is the end of a wonderful adventure. Sometimes life brings you options, I have it well thought out.
I thank everyone: president, directors, coaches. Especially to the teammates who have allowed me to be who I am at this club. Thank you and the biggest hug to all the fans, to all the people of Lazio who made me feel at home from day one. We have lived an expansion. adventure in combination during those 8 years.
Rome has my second home and that of my family. I would have liked to hug them one by one, but things move fast in the moving market and decisions need to be made in a matter of moments.
It’s true to look at the long term and have a new experience. I will continue to be connected for life with this shirt, with this club, with those fans who enjoyed and appreciated us so much.
They gave me the opportunity to see the new ones and communicate with my old colleagues. I saw them all super excited, it’s true that there is a halo of uncertainty but when I got there the challenge with Bielsa. We started again and made history at Lazio in recent years.
I saw it again, when there is such a big revolution, I think that the team, the club and everyone will have to have the affection of the people. Let’s help those new ones too, I have noticed that they are super excited to face such a complicated situation. season.
I also spoke with the coach, he accepted my resolution but also told me that he would have liked to paint together, but he accepted what I had with my family.
We will continue to be close to you, you have a vital season ahead of you, I will do it for you. It makes no sense to go back to what we have done together, I have been watching videos and reading letters for 3 days. They have shown me in recent days but not only.
I think the time has come to say goodbye yet, this will still be my home. I need to send a huge hug from me to Jessica and me. She was also an integral component of the Lazio family. you, I will inspire you. I am a Lazio fan. I give you a big hug, I hope to see you soon.
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