Lazio, still on the lookout for a goalkeeper as the transfer window draws to a close, will not be landing Argentinian goalie Juan Pablo Carrizo...
Italian giants Lazio will not be signing Juan Pablo Carrizo after the player failed to gain an Italian passport.
As feared a few days ago (see earlier report here) the player's documentation hit a snag, meaning that his transfer could not be processed in time for Friday's closure of the transfer window.
The clubs have refused to confirm that the player willa rrive on loan, though, the only formal announcement relating to the cancellation of the 7.4 million euro transfer.
A statement issued by the sides said, "Lazio and River Plate would like to communicate that due to bureaucratic reasons, the agreement of July 18 is now no longer valid.
"Carrizo will remain property of River Plate until Lazio can sign him."
Lazio had pursued the 23 year old over the summer but, amidst accusations of incompetence from some of the tifosi, have now failed to land him.
After the retirement of Angelo Peruzzi, Lazio have placed 43 year old Marco Ballotta between the posts for their competitive matches so far this season.
Rumour has it that Lazio are now on the verge of signing Uruguayan stopper Fernando Musiera, currently being touted as the "New Buffon", despite his lack of top-level competition in Europe.
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