Official: Lazio sell Patric to Al-Ettifaq
Lazio have confirmed the sale of centre-back Patric to Al-Ettifaq, the Saudi Pro League club managed by Steven Gerrard. The 31-year-old Spanish defender leaves the Italian capital after several seasons, moving to the Saudi project that has attracted numerous European players. The transfer represents another departure from Serie A to the Gulf league, continuing the trend of established European-based players making the switch to Saudi Arabia.
Read the full story at football-italia.netPatric's departure closes a chapter at Lazio where the experienced Spanish centre-back featured regularly in their defensive rotation. Al-Ettifaq continue to build a competitive squad under Steven Gerrard, adding a defender with significant Serie A pedigree. For Lazio, the move frees up salary space and a squad spot, though it also reduces defensive depth heading into the season.
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