The year of change. In 2023, Hugo Lloris decided to make a fresh start. On January 9, the 36-year-old goalkeeper announced his retirement from international duty after 145 caps and several years of loyal service as captain. A moving moment for the former Nice and OL player. But it was time to move on for him. In club, he finished the 2022-23 financial year with Tottenham. His last a priori under the colors of the Spurs.
Indeed, the player under contract until 2024 is ready to change air after eleven seasons in the English capital. And it is in another capital that he intended to put his suitcases this summer. Indeed, Hugo Lloris was in advanced negotiations to join Lazio. But this case has had several twists and turns. The Roman leadership put this track aside before relaunching it. Then, Maurizio Sarri decided definitively last week and put an end to this file.
From one club in Rome to another
Bad news for the former doorman of the Blues. In the process, RMC Sports assured that the player born in 86 could finally stay at Spurs and honor his final year of contract. But finally, a new exit door opened for Lloris. And it is still in the Italian capital that he could continue his career. There Gazzetta dello Sport reveals that the player has been offered to AS Roma.
On his side, La Repubblica, in its inner pages, assures that the Wolf is interested in the 2018 world champion. Tottenham could even cover part of his salary. A player who has the advantage of knowing José Mourinho very well since the two men have worked together at Tottenham in the past. The Special One, who is not satisfied with his guardians, could therefore find an old acquaintance confirms Il Messaggero. For Lloris, he could join La Louve after coming close to signing for rivals Lazio.
