German international Miroslav Klose is expected to join Serie A club Lazio later on this summer.
Klose’s contract with Bundesliga side Bayern Munich is set to expire this season, and he is now set to sign a two year contract with Lazio worth about £2million according to reports.
The 33-year-old rejected a one year rolling extension contract from Munich, and despite interest from Valencia and Everton, Lazio look like the club that will secure his signature.
“Let’s say that I am evaluating some offers and Lazio are among them,” said Klose.
“My wife and I have been to Rome on vacation and it is a fantastic city.
“I was close to Lazio in January, but Bayern wanted money that they weren’t prepared to pay.
“Now I am in charge of my own destiny.
“I need to talk to the Lazio directors, but can tell the fans that if I do come, then I won’t let you down.
“I am very enthusiastic, I work very hard and never give in.
“My shirt is always wet through with sweat at the final whistle.”
Klose is still an important player for the German national side, and is their second highest goal scorer of all time, with 61 goals in 109 international appearances. In order to continue his attempt to break Gerd Muller’s record, Klose feels he needs to be playing first team football more regularly, and that a move from Munich could ensure this.
“I was no longer part of their plans, but I want to be a protagonist with the German team, so I need to play more regularly,” he added.
“I do not feel remotely old at 33. If anything, I am very motivated at the idea of starting again in a new environment.”