Mohamed Fares leaving Lazio?
CalcioMercato reports that Lazio has communicated it has transferred Mohamed Fares to Forte Virtus, a club from the United Arab Emirates. The transfer is on a temporary basis with an option to buy.
Tuttomercato reports that Mohamed Fares rejected several offers from abroad during the summer, particularly from Turkey.
Tuttomercato reports that Mohamed Fares has signed with Gulf Heroes FC, a club based in Abu Dhabi. The player, who had a contract with Lazio expiring in June 2026, transfers on a permanent deal. The operation was conducted by the player's entourage, with Marco Busiello and Gabriele Branchesi involved.
Tuttomercato reports that there have been inquiries for Mohamed Fares from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. However, no significant offer was made and no proposal was able to change his plans.
According to Tuttomercato, Mohamed Fares has declined a concrete proposal from Russia, turning down a three-year contract worth over 700,000 euros per season without hesitation.
Lazio is considering a severance package for Mohamed Fares to facilitate his departure from the club.
Mohamed Fares is set to return to Lazio after his loan spell at Panserraikos, but his future in Italy remains uncertain. It has been reported by the Italian website calciomercato that the 29-year-old Algerian left-back is drawing interest from three Greek clubs: PAOK, Aris, and Asteras AKTOR. Corriere dello Sport has indicated that these teams are seriously contemplating the possibility of acquiring him. Lazio is keen on reducing its wage bill, as Fares incurs a cost of 1.2 million euros annually. The club is reportedly open to allowing him to leave for a nominal fee. PAOK is believed to have a financial edge in this pursuit, but the possibility of any of the three clubs securing his services has not been dismissed. Further developments are anticipated soon, as Lazio aims to swiftly address the situation of players who are not part of Maurizio Sarri's plans.
Fares, a 29-year-old Algerian left-back, who played on loan at Panserraikos from Lazio, is now back in Italy. Asteras Aktor is interested in acquiring him after his impressive season in Greece, where he made 30 appearances, scored two goals, and provided five assists.
Fares is listed as a player expected to leave Lazio.
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