Ledesma: “I didn’t demand to leave Lazio”

Cristian Ledesma insists he did not “demand to leave Lazio” and wants talks with the club that has frozen him out. President Claudio Lotito has excluded the three ‘dissidents’ – Goran Pandev, Lorenzo De Silvestri and Ledesma – from the Biancocelesti squad for the Italian Super Cup and Europa League following a contract dispute. “I am not worried about the reaction of the fans, because I know I have always been clear and never behaved badly,” said Ledesma.

“The last time I spoke to the President was in pre-season training. We had cleared the air and there was no break-up in our rapport. “According to the club, I was not picked for the Italian Super Cup because of a decision made by the Coach. “I have never said I wanted to leave Lazio at all costs. We had found a point of unity in June, spoke again a month later, then there was no other news. “I will accept everything the club wants, but I just want some clarity on my situation.”