When Lazio president Claudio Lotito referred to the voices surrounding Luis Alberto on the transfer market, he said: "If there is one thing in football that's not missing, it's players." This did not sit well with the Lazio player, as he responded to ABC of Sevilla, saying: "The words of Lotito bothered me, I didn't understand them. Somethings I really don't understand. If you speak like this, it means you don't value your players. We won two trophies and I don't think it happened by chance. Until now I didn't want to speak, I didn't give interviews, but now I need to say what I think. Until a short while ago I thought I couldn't be sold, now no. We'll see what happens."
Although Lotito's words weren't sweet, the opposite can be said for Simone Inzaghi: "The coach is the only one who has called me in this period, he told me I am important to his project and he would like for me to continue with him. With Inzaghi I have a rapport that goes beyond football. A move to Sevilla? Sevilla is my home and I will never close the door. At the moment they haven't called me, but there are contacts. My agent knows, I am calm and those who know me know that I would like to play with Sevilla. My family is here, my people, the fans and Lopetegui. But I am appreciative of Lazio and what they have done for my family. I am aware and I won't forget these things. Will I play in Spain or Italy? I would like to know myself..."
