Lazio, this is what is behind Acerbi’s shocking outburst against the club

A bolt from the blue. But, perhaps, only in appearance. Francesco Acerbi’s shot against Lazio goes beyond disappointment at the lack of contract renewal. This last aspect continues to be the main reason for the discontent expressed by the former Sassuolo player through the interview with Rai. But that is not all. Also because, with the contract expiring in 2023, it was logical to think that a happy ending was not imminent (also given the time that Lazio has taken to perfect other renovations, such as those of Luis Alberto and Immobile).

In recent months, the company had committed to the player to re-discuss the economic agreement and, at the same time, extend its term. And we had agreed to meet at the beginning of the new season. The first contact showed a certain distance between the parties, but there was (and still would be) a lot of time to come together. Acerbi earns around 1.8 million a year, Lazio would like to increase the salary no more than 2.5 million, while Acerbi aims for a salary of almost 3 million. In short, an insurmountable difference. And that makes the player’s outburst surprising (albeit legit).

Bad mood and progress

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Obviously, in addition to the lack (for now) to renew the contract, there is also more. It is inevitable not to rethink what happened in recent months, when after the game against Sassuolo Acerbi he had a heated confrontation with the health manager of the Pulcini club in the locker room. The triggering cause, then, was the controversy over the use by the club of a new nutritionist, Iader Fabbri, close to Acerbi and other players (who were already followed by the professional). This situation created a first rift between the player and the club that was later compounded by the feeling that the renewal of his contract is not a priority.

At the same time the player (as is normal in a national team) also received the advances of some important clubs. Both Inter and Napoli would be interested in him, although there has never been an explicit request or thought of starting a negotiation. Also because, with Acerbi having the contract expiring in 2023, it would be very difficult to buy it (Lotito values ​​it at least at 20 million). But knowing that there are prestigious companies that follow you (and that they would offer you richer contracts) has contributed greatly to triggering the stomach ache. Now it’s up to Lazio to try a difficult recomposition. But indispensable. Because Acerbi is a pillar of the Inzaghi team. To have it associated with the wrong moral (euphemism) would be very dangerous.