Lazio sporting director Igli Tare has insisted that star midfielder Hernanes is not for sale this summer.
The Brazil international was one of the Biancocelesti"s top performers last season in the Europa League, Serie A and the Coppa Italia, in which the side beat rivals Roma 1-0 in the final.
Hernanes has subsequently attracted the attention of numerous top clubs, including reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Inter and Manchester City.
However, Tare has reiterated that Hernanes will not be leaving the Stadio Olimpico and that the 28-year-old is happy in Italy, as reported on Goal.com.
“Hernanes is not for sale," the Lazio chief told Il Messaggero. “As far as we are concerned, he has never been on the market.
“He wants to stay and we want him to remain to continue winning. Football is unpredictable, as everyone knows, but he will stay with us.
“We are very satisfied with the squad that we’ve put together. We are competitive in defence and attack, while I think we have one of the best midfields in Serie A. Now we also have players with experience like [Lucas] Biglia.
“Let’s just say we are happy with our current squad, then if a transfer opportunity comes along we will take it."
Lazio have also signed Brazilian youngster Felipe Anderson from Santos, but Tare bemoaned the third-party involvement in the drawn out negotiations.
