Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani has defended their decision to pull out of the battle for Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei.
Casadei is set to join Torino today after a month-long battle between Toro and Lazio.
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However, Fabiani explained their decision to end their pursuit, stating to Il Messaggero: "We will not spend 18 million (euros) on a young player who has never played in the last two years.
"We wish him the best."
Casadei touched down in Turin yesterday and has since undergone his medical.