The Uruguayan defender has expressed a desire to compete in Serie A as his contract with Fenerbahce comes to an end...
Despite the ongoing doubt surrounding the future of the club, it seems Roma are not losing their focus in the transfer market, as they search for some reinforcements for the coming season.
With his Fenerbahce deal coming to an end, it seems Diego Lugano has been contacted by the Lupi, following his recent comments to forzaroma.it.
The Uruguayan has long been on the radars of Milan and Lazio and it now appears the Giallorossi have joined the hunt to sign the 28-year-old central defender.
“I want to play in Europe and the Italian championship would be the summit of my ambitions. My contract with Fenerbahce is at an end and I am now overlooking offers from a number of clubs,” Lugano stated.
When asked whether the Giallorossi were one of the clubs to have proposed a deal he was in no doubt.
“Roma? Yes they want me,” he responded confidently.
DIEGO LUGANO SOUGHT BY BOTH ROMA AND LAZIO
Both Roma and Lazio seek the signature of Fenerbahce defender Diego Lugano.The Uruguayan defender could find himself available for transfer from the Turkish club if they get Bordeaux to part with Michael Ciani.
Lugano impressed at last summer’s World Cup in South Africa and has won a whole army of fans across Europe.
Lugano has previously indicated his interest in playing in Serie A.
Fenerbahce is expected to ask €12M for the 30-year-old and Lugano himself is thought to want a yearly salary of about €2M.