Lamela’s departure to Tottenham was confirmed by Roma and it was revealed on their official website stating that the deal could rise by another €5 million, subject to bonuses, while Lamela later bid his goodbyes to the Giallorossi.
“I’m proud to have played with a Roma shirt,” he said. “I hope to return one day.”Maybe I haven’t managed to show everything that I would have wanted and been able to show. It’s also true that we lacked something as a team. I hope that things go better this season (for Roma). They all seem very focused. I hope that the club, the coach and my team mates go as far as possible.”
As it is yet to confirm the deal for the Argentina international, who has been strongly linked with the club as speculation over Gareth Bale’s future has intensified.
Andre Villas-Boas, boss of Spurs said there should be more summer arrivals, in light of the cash injection received by the potential sale of Bale, with Christian Eriksen and Vlad Chiriches tipped to follow Lamela 21, in signing at White Hart Lane. Meanwhile at the initial fee of €11 million Ljajic, 21 came in place of Lamela for four-years of contract.