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Bianchi returns to Italy with Lazio

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S.S. Lazio have signed striker Rolando Bianchi on loan from Manchester City FC for the rest of the season, with the option of a permanent deal in the summer.

Rolando Bianchi in action for Manchester City
Rolando Bianchi in action for Manchester City ©Getty Images

S.S. Lazio have signed striker Rolando Bianchi on loan from Manchester City FC for the rest of the season, with the option of a permanent deal at the end of the season.

Vital goals
Bianchi joined the Premier League side last summer after scoring 18 goals to help Reggina Calcio preserve their Serie A status last season. The 24-year-old has struggled to adapt to life in England and has registered four goals in 19 league appearances, only seven of which have been from the start. A product of Atalanta BC's youth system for whom he made his top flight debut in 2001, Bianchi then featured for Cagliari Calcio before joining Reggina in 2005. Lazio, who finished bottom of UEFA Champions League Group C, are 14th in Serie A with 19 points from as many matches.

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