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Rossi confirms Lazio exit

08 Jun 2009 - 14:15:34

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Coach Delio Rossi has confirmed his departure from Lazio after four years in charge in the Italian capital.

The 48-year-old led his side to Coppa Italia glory this season, but appeared to have fallen out of favour with Lazio president Claudio Lotito in recent times.

Rossi told a specially-convened press conference: "For me it's difficult to announce that I have ended my relationship with Lazio after four years.

"It is not an easy choice, but one well thought out, because lately I have understood that I am no longer at the centre of Lazio's tactical project.

"My decision was made a long time ago, but it was not possible to do a press conference before now.

"I want to thank everyone at the club, especially the players.

"I think I have worked well in the past few years and I leave full of memories, the last one, the Coppa Italia title with almost 70,000 fans celebrating."