Hugo Lloris will not move to Lazio after turning down a move to the Italian giants as he continues to explore other opportunities.
According to Fabrice Hawkins via Gianluca Di Marzio, Hugo Lloris has turned down a move to Lazio amid concerns about his status in the squad. The French veteran did not want to play second fiddle at the Rome club and will continue exploring further opportunities in this window.
Hugo Lloris is no longer an automatic starter at Tottenham this season as Guglielmo Vicario has usurped his No.1 spot. The Italian keeper has performed well in the opening two games and put in a top display against Manchester United last weekend.
Lloris was already considered surplus to requirements midway through last season when a series of error-prone displays cost Tottenham valuable points. The French veteran finished the season with an injury and was not expected to begin as their No.1 this season.
Spurs had opened their doors over an exit when early Saudi interest emerged. Lloris does not seem to fancy a move to the Middle East yet, or maybe the offers weren’t up to the mark. Either way, the talk of a move to the Saudi Pro League cooled quickly as some European clubs focused on the experienced star.
Come anticipato da @FabriceHawkins, #Lloris ha scelto di non trasferirsi alla @OfficialSSLazio: questa la decisione finale del portiere
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) August 23, 2023
Lloris feels he can perform at the highest levels and wants his new club to take him as their No.1. It’s possibly why he has turned down a move to Lazio after the Italian giants pushed for a move. Summer arrival Ivan Provdel seems nailed down for the No.1 spot, and Maurizio Sarri wanted Lloris as his No.2.
The conditions weren’t acceptable for Lloris, who has since turned down a move to Lazio. The French star will likely wait until the end of the window for a better offer from another club. There were rumours of a move to Real Madrid as Thibaut Courtois’ replacement.
Real Madrid have since signed Kepa Arrizabala from Chelsea on loan. Hence, Lloris may have to look for another market opportunity. As the window nears its end, more clubs, even some from the Premier League, could approach Tottenham for Lloris.
If there’s no time left, Spurs might even consider keeping the experienced star in the side to provide backup to Vicario. Hence, Lloris’ future remains uncertain, with the possibility of leaving and staying very much in the balance.
