Ciro Motionless has revealed that AC Milan made a severe try and signal him throughout his peak years at Lazio, with the Italian striker admitting it was no straightforward choice to show them down, even when his coronary heart finally made the selection for him.
The previous Lazio captain, who after spending the primary half of the season with Bologna, spoke completely to forward of tonight’s Lazio-Milan conflict on the Stadio Olimpico.
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“It’s true, there was curiosity, even when Gattuso was the supervisor,” Motionless confirmed.
“However that was a robust Lazio facet, on the similar degree as Milan on the time. It was a call made with the center, as a result of it’s troublesome to say no to a membership of that significance. Would I’ve favored it? Properly, who wouldn’t?” he laughed. “However at that second I used to be blissful at Lazio.”
ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 07: Mattia Zaccagni with Ciro Motionless of Bologna FC prior the Serie A match at Stadio Olimpico on December 07, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Rosi – Getty Photos)
Lazio vs Milan – Motionless: ‘Lazio may cause issues for anybody’
On tonight’s fixture, Motionless was enthusiastic, predicting a full of life environment with supporters returning to the Olimpico in full voice.
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“I understand how a lot the followers love the membership, I’ll watch it very willingly if I can,” he mentioned. “Lazio may cause issues for anybody, particularly with the gang behind them. They’re effectively organised and effectively coached.”
Requested about his fondest reminiscences of dealing with Milan, Motionless singled out two figures who left an enduring impression. “Donnarumma and Ibrahimovic, by way of persona and making themselves felt on the pitch, it was these two.”
Tonight’s match kicks off at 19:45 GMT (20:45 native time) and