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Friday, January 11, 2008

Carrizo: I Rejected Barcelona For Lazio

The 23-year-old was due to sign for the Biancocelesti from the Argentine giants in the summer, however the move stalled after problems arose concerning the player’s Italian citizenship.

Carrizo claimed to have an Italian great grandfather, which would have allowed him to be registered as a non-EU player.

This was rejected in the summer, meaning that Lazio went into the campaign with the 43-year-old Marco Ballotta as their first choice-stopper.

Following a whole host of disastrous performances from Ballotta and number two Fernando Muslera, the club are still trying to push Carrizo’s transfer through in January.

“I said no to Barcelona. Either I will join Lazio, or I will stay at River,” said Carrizo.

“I do not know a lot about my future. If the problems with my passport can be solved then I will arrive in the capital.

“If not I will continue to play here and try to win the Copa Libertadores and return all the affection that was given to me since I was young.”

Carrizo is regarded as one of South America’s best young goalkeepers and Lazio will be desperate to take him on board this month.

Anthony Sormani

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