The Laziali

Lazio track Marchisio

Juventus youngster Claudio Marchisio is delighted that Lazio are tracking him and is dreaming of a move to the Eternal City.

The 22-year-old midfielder has spent the season on loan to Empoli where he is adapting to life in the top flight.

But Marchisio seems unlikely to find first-team football in Turin next term and it seems that he is looking elsewhere.

“I have read and heard rumours that the Biancocelesti are interested in me,” he told the Corriere dello Sport.

“The first thing I thought was that if a great club like Lazio are chasing me then I must be playing well.

“Then I was just really proud because I can only be proud to be on the Aquile’s shopping list.

“I know that Delio Rossi is a very prepared Coach tactically and it would be great to play in his side.

“I have had a good season at Empoli and it would be a big step up to play in Rome.”