Lazio sporting director Igli Tare has admitted he is unsure if Stefan de Vrij has struck a deal with Inter over a free transfer in the summer but hopes he will give his all for the remainder of the season regardless if he has or has not.

“I do not know if he has already signed for Inter. Lazio has an important history that needs to be defended and honoured so I hope Stefan can give it his all to the end for Lazio. He is a professional and I think he will do it,” Tare told SportItalia.

Tare proceeded to discuss Walter Sabatini’s departure and the possibility of one day being at Inter in some capacity.

“He will have had his good reasons for leaving, but when you do not know the situation well [it is hard to comment]. I have not had any contact with them [Inter] and I do not talk about ifs and buts. I am happy to be at Lazio.”