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Lazio are set to meet Antonio Candreva and his agent this week to talk over a new contract.
Candreva was a consistent performer in an underachieving Lazio side last term, scoring 12 goals and assisting nine as the club finished ninth in Serie A.
And the 27-year-old was expected to leave the Biancocelesti during the summer, with Premier League trio Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham all credited with an interest.
However, Lazio had no interest in selling their prized asset and promised the player a new deal should he remain loyal.
Reports in Italy suggest Candreva is set to meet with president Claudio Lotito before the end of the week to talk over a new deal.
The 27-year-old should see his wages rise from £900,000 a season to £1.6m, keeping him at the club until 2019.
Lazio are also putting the club's captaincy on the table to stave off interest from the Premier League trio, who can all offer the Italy international European football in January.
Source: Daily Express
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