It’s fair to say the media around Lazio have been thrilled with the return of Felipe Anderson and what the Brazilian has shown so far in his second period with the Serie A side.
Having struggled to consistently shine during his West Ham career, Anderson was sent to FC Porto on loan last season, and things didn’t go well there for him either. Things were so bad at the start of the loan that the Portuguese press said the attacker needed to be aware he’d moved to play for a big club, not gone on a gap year experience.
Since returning to Lazio from West Ham, the 28-year-old has played eight Serie A matches, totalling 679 minutes, and contributed three goals and two assists. He’s been entertaining the club’s fans, and there’s something of a mutual appreciation between the player and the Lazio faithful.
That amounted to just €3m.
So Lazio didn’t have to send any cash for the transfer initially, and although West Ham are due 50% of a future sale, it’s thought that clause may be useless. The player is on a Lazio contract lasting until 2025, at which point he’ll be 32-years-of-age.
Even at that time, it’s suggested Felipe Anderson could continue, and finish his playing career where he is.
