Milinkovic-Savic won't leave Lazio, insists Kezman

Mateja Kezman said Serbia star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will remain with Lazio in January.

Milinkovic-Savic was heavily linked with a move away from the club in the summer transfer window last year.

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is "really, really happy" at Lazio and will not leave the club during the January transfer window, agent Mateja Kezman insisted.

Milinkovic-Savic was heavily linked with a move during the off-season amid reported interest from the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus.

The 23-year-old Serbia international midfielder, however, remained at Lazio, though Serie A duo AC Milan and Inter have emerged as potential suitors.

But former Chelsea striker Kezman said Milinkovic-Savic – who has scored three goals in Serie A this season – will stay in the Italian capital this month.

"Sergej is really, really happy at Lazio," Kezman told lalaziosiamonoi.it . "He showed how much he loves the club and fans by choosing to stay, despite having many offers.

"All young players have ups and downs. He had a tough start to the season, but game by game he’s improved, getting back to his usual levels in the last month.

"People often forget that he's not a striker. His job isn't to score. He does a lot for the team during a game.

"He won't leave Lazio this month, that's 100 per cent certain. It's not right to talk about him possibly moving away every time.

"He has a long contract with the Biancocelesti, he's happy with them and above all he's not for sale this month.

"We must respect [Claudio] Lotito as the President. Lazio are also a great club, with all due respect for other sides."