López boost for Lazio
Monday, August 11, 2003
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Argentina's Claudio López has ended speculation about his future by signing a new contract with S.S. Lazio.
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Reduced terms
The 29-year-old accepted a reduced salary to remain with the Roman club for the next three seasons. López joined Lazio in 2000 from Valencia CF, where he was a key player in the side beaten by Real Madrid CF in that year's UEFA Champions League final.
No return
After scoring 14 goals in Serie A last season, 'El Piojo' was linked with a return to the Mestalla, where he spent four seasons, but will now stay with Lazio. On Wednesday Roberto Mancini's side face SL Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round tie.
