Lazio hopeful of signing Panathinaikos' Djibril Cisse on three-year deal

The French hit-man could be soon form a partnership with Miroslav Klose up front at Lazio

By Luis Mira

 

Djibril Cisse - Panathinaikos (INTIME)

Lazio are looking to tie-down Panathinaikos striker Djibril Cisse to a three-year contract, according to RMC.

The Italian club are looking to bolster their attack to mount a challenge in Serie A next season, having already picked up German veteran Miroslav Klose earlier in the summer.

Cisse joined Panathinaikos in 2009 and has found the form which made him one of the most prolific strikers in France during the last decade.

However, with Panathinaikos looking to trim down their wage bill as a result of the financial crisis that is hitting Greece, the club will most likely have to cash in on the ex-Liverpool striker.

Lazio and Panathinaikos are seemingly already locked in discussions for Cisse, with RMC reporting the Italian side preparing a three-year contract with an annual salary of €1.7 million for the 29-year-old.