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Lazio snap up Hitzlsperger

01 Feb 2010 - 09:03:48

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Lazio have sealed the signing of Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger, after he agreed to end his contract with VfB Stuttgart.

The 27-year-old's deal with his Bundesliga employers was due to run until the end of the season, but both parties agreed that a parting of the ways was the right option, with an £800,000 fee sealing the switch.

Stuttgart's general manager, Horst Heldt, told the club's official website: "Thomas was a player who identified himself with the club very much and it was not easy for us to let him go, but we respect his decision nevertheless.

"We hope Thomas has much success at his new club and we thank him for his achievements with VfB Stuttgart."

Hitzlsperger himself added: "I look forward to this new challenge. It is a privilege to play in a top European league and I look forward to the city of Rome."