MATTEO Sereni was finally set to quit Ipswich to join Italian giants Lazio today.The £5million flop was due to have a medical at the Olympic Stadium in Rome and the protracted deal was expected to be completed by the end of the day.

By Mel Henderson

MATTEO Sereni was finally set to quit Ipswich to join Italian giants Lazio today.

The £5million flop was due to have a medical at the Olympic Stadium in Rome and the protracted deal was expected to be completed by the end of the day.

Sereni, who has made no secret of the fact that his heart has not been with Ipswich since returning for pre-season training, is leaving the club for an undisclosed fee.

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