Immobile extends Lazio contract after record season

Prolific scorer Ciro Immobile has extended his contract with Lazio through 2025.

His previous contract was due to expire in 2023.

“This is important, because Immobile had gained attention of some big clubs, considering that he’s European Golden Boot holder,” Lazio communications director Stefa De Marti said Monday.

In Serie A season that ended early August, Immobile scored 36 goals to match Gonzalo Higuain’s Italian league record.

Immobile also led Serie A in 2013-14 with 22 goals for Tori.

new deal reportedly raises Immobile’s salary from 3.5 million euros ($4.2 million) to 4 million euros ($4.8 million) per season.

If he continues at his current pace, 30-year-old Immobile should have problem becoming Lazio’s all-time leading scorer. With 125 goals across all competitions, he currently sits third on Roman club’s scoring chart behind Silvio Piola (149 goals) and Giuseppe Sigri (127).