Premiership: Veron admits talks with Lazio

Juan Sebastian Veron has admitted that his agent and Lazio have discussed a move back to Rome.

In the second lengthy interview with the Argentinian published in Italy this month, Corriere Dello Sport has portrayed a player clearly interested in the idea of a return to Serie A.

"I would be happy to come back home, because I have a beautiful relationship with the Lazio fans and my old team-mates," Veron said in the Rome-based paper.

"I know (Sergio) Cragnotti had a long telephone call with my agent (Gustavo) Mascardi and they spoke about me.

"He tried to find out if there is a possibility of taking me back this summer. They spoke before Christmas."

Veron has not disappointed at Old Trafford since his British-record £28.1million move and his style of play has made the 26-year-old a permanent fixture in Sir Alex Ferguson's midfield.

Veron conceded: "I do not think Manchester United want to sell me for £28milion, the same money they spent a year ago. To be honest I would be happy to back in Italy, but only to play for Lazio."

Veron admits to staying in close contact with the Argentinian contingent at Lazio, including Hernan Crespo, Claudio Lopez, Diego Simeone and Lucas Castroman.

Veron added: "I'm very fond of them (the supporters) because they haven't forgotten me. I am repeating myself, but if there is another possibility to come back, I am ready for another challenge.

"I still have a house in Rome, but it's up to Lazio and my agent Gustavo Mascardi to learn the intentions of Manchester United."

However, Veron was quick to stress he has no complaints about life at Old Trafford.

"I went to Manchester United because I couldn't see myself wearing another shirt in Italy," he said.

"I'm (doing) very well here in Manchester, in a team with a lot of stars, but the strength of the team is the squad. After training, we often eat together.

"I still miss Lazio and I would be a liar if I said the opposite, but I respect Manchester United.

"I'm curious to see what happen in the next few months, because in England I've been doing very well, but I will never lose the door to Lazio."