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| | Matuzalem's in love with Lazio |
Thursday 24 July, 2008 |
| Lazio newcomer Francelino Matuzalem is relishing his return to the peninsula and wants to impress in the Biancocelesti shirt.
The Brazilian midfielder left Brescia in 2004 after spells at Napoli, Parma and Piacenza.
But the 28-year-old is back in Serie A on a season loan from Real Zaragoza and can’t wait to assert himself.
“After three years in Ukraine and last season at Zaragoza, Lazio is a great opportunity for me,” Matuzalem said at his unveiling.
“I’m happy to wear the shirt of such a prestigious club. My first day of training was great.
“I am only here for a year on loan, but I will do all I can to stay here longer.
“I want to recover the joy of playing football again after a difficult year when I suffered with a knee injury. I want to get back to the top of my game.
“At Lazio we are hoping to win all games. The aim is to finish high up in the table and I want to win back my place in the national side.”
Matuzalem hasn’t played for Brazil since he held a place in the Under-17 side.
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