Algerian international Fares signs for Lazio

Milan, Oct 1, 2020 (AFP) - Algerian international defender Mohamed Fares has signed for Lazio from SPAL, the Roman club announced on Thursday.

"Lazio have acquired the rights of player Mohamed Fares from SPAL," the club said in a statement.

The transfer is reported to be worth in the region of eight million euros ($9.3 million).

The 24-year-old French-born player played for five seasons with Hellas Verona before joining SPAL in 2018.

He suffered a knee injury last year and was sidelined for several months. SPAL were relegated from Serie A last season.