The Laziali

Lazio to land Amoruso

Lazio have reportedly agreed a fee with Italian minnows Reggina for veteran striker Nicola Amoruso.

The 32-year-old was looking for a fresh challenge after being embroiled in another relegation battle and a switch to the capital seems to be on the horizon.

Reports in Italy this morning claim that the southern side have accepted a fee of £2.5m for the striker who was also being linked with Sampdoria.

Amoruso, the brother in law of Juventus captain Alex Del Piero, scored 12 goals in 33 games for the Amaranto this term as they somehow avoided the drop.

Amoruso has been targeted by the Biancocelesti after they opted to not complete the signing of Rolando Bianchi.

The latter, himself a former Reggina marksman, joined Lazio in January on loan after failing to settle in the Premiership with Manchester City.

Lazio were also reportedly interested in Fiorentina young gun Giampaolo Pazzini, but he’s set to remain in Florence.

Cant say I really agree with this aquisition, paying £2.5 million for a 32 year old journeyman striker sounds like madness to me!