I hope he stay sna di think he will be here for some time and if we start winning then u can boast that he will be here for a long time.
Goodluck Zarate.
Thank you lolitto.

I have said before that every striker must have that trait of selfishness in him, zarate is not an exception.
We have seen in the last games that he can be a solid provider.
He will get better and more mature with time.
Patience please!

I think all three strikers will get equal playing time and none of these three will be benched too much. Zarate brings a new element to the team and plays a different style than Rocchi. But I have to admit Rocchi is a finisher.

05/11/2008 16:02
Lotito Flies Out To Secure Zarate Deal
Lazio President Claudio Lotito has flown to Buenos Aires to make the final arrangements concerning a deal that will keep Argentine striker Mauro Zarate at the capital club.
Mauro Zarate came to Rome in the summer on loan from Qatar side Al-Saad and has made an immediate impact in Serie A, scoring six goals in 10 starts for the Biancocelesti.

In a poll conducted recently by Argentinian daily Ole, fans were asked to choose the player whom they believed deserved to be called up to the Argentinian national team.

Zarate topped the list due to the phenomenal start made to his Lazio career. Lazio President Claudio Lotito is keen to secure the signature of 21-year-old Zarate, and a five-year contract is reportedly on offer. His brother Sergio is also his agent, and he is currenly in talks with the Lazio boss.

Lotito is confident that the deal will be completed soon, and the Lazio faithful will hope so too, as the Argentinian has already won a place in their hearts, as well as the bedroom walls and sticker albums of many a Roman resident.

Looks like lolitto is very serious about this one guy.
I like it.

What are this stupid rumors. The deal was this, we will loan you and if you like it pay 13000000€. This price is already in the deal so no bigger price can't take place. Believe me hi is already Lazile and a important one.

Zarate Aiming For The Scudetto
Lazio striker Mauro Zarate believes his side can aim for the Scudetto this term following the 3-0 win over Siena on Sunday...

The Biancocelesti's win sees them keep up the pace at the top end of Serie A.

Tommaso Rocchi scored a double but it was Zarate's free kick which won the praise. The hit-man is delighted and he insists the Tricolore is more than just an ambition.

"I missed scoring but the most important thing is that the team won and we are in a good position in terms of the league," Zarate told Sky Sport Italia.

"My ideas from the past haven't changed and I think we can still aim for the Scudetto."

Lazio's top-scorer so far this term has his eye on next weekend's big Roman derby and he has warned the Giallorossi.

"The Derby? It's the most important game of the year for us and we head into it in great form," concluded the striker.

Zarate's free kick against the Tuscan side was outstanding. The ball curled up and over the wall and into the top corner.

10/11/2008 14:17
Calcio Debate: Top 10 Serie A Summer Signings
With the new Serie A season already 11 weeks old, Carlo Garganese looks at the summer signings who have impressed so far.
  10) Gianluca Zambrotta (Barcelona to Milan) – The versatile full back had two rather mixed seasons in Spain after joining Barcelona from Juventus in 2006, and many questioned whether, at the age of 31, he could ever reach the levels that once made him the best left back in the world. However, he has slotted in perfectly at San Siro, and has already become a key figure at the back.

9) Thiago Motta (Free Transfer to Genoa) – Eyebrows were raised when Genoa announced the signing of the injury-prone Brazilian midfielder on a free transfer. Ex-Barcelona and Atletico Madrid man Motta has barely played in recent seasons due to recurrent knee problems, but if he can stay fit, the early signs are that he will be a big hit in the port city.

8) Stephan Lichtsteiner (Lille to Lazio) – Not too much was known about Swiss right back Lichtsteiner when he arrived at the Stadio Olimpico this summer, but the 25-year-old has already won the hearts and minds of the Lazio fans with his grit, determination, and never-say-die attitude.

7) Felipe Melo (Almeria to Fiorentina) – Without doubt has the potential to develop into one of Serie A’s most complete midfielders. Melo has been a real leader for the Viola in the middle-of-the-park, driving his side forward in Steven Gerrard-like fashion, and charging up the Stadio Franchi crowd at every opportunity. Full of confidence and personality.

6) Christian Maggio (Sampdoria to Napoli) – Pierpaolo Marino is widely regarded as the best transfer guru in Serie A, and he struck gold once again with the signing of Maggio. The 26-year-old is seemingly perfect for Napoli’s explosive, pass-and-move style of football, and he has already blessed the San Paolo with his regular trademark bursts down the right flank.

5) Ronaldinho (Barcelona to Milan) – Many cynics shrugged off Ronaldinho’s move to Milan as a commercial scam, but it seems they may soon be eating their words. The Brazilian is clearly not the same player he used to be, and he can no longer dribble past opponents, but in and around the edge of the box he is still a force. Five goals already, a number of these decisive, including the winner in the Milan derby - don’t write off Ronaldinho.

4) Alberto Gilardino (Milan to Fiorentina) – Anyone who frequently reads my debates will know that I am not the biggest Alberto Gilardino fan. He will never be world class, nor will he ever be a protagonist for Italy, but stick in him in a team just below the big-boys and he will guarantee you goals. This has been the case at Fiorentina where Gila has already found the net eight times in Serie A, as well as twice in the Champions League group stages. At €15m he represented a good deal for both the Viola and Milan.

3) Amauri (Palermo to Juventus) – Alessio Secco has become something of a laughing stock over the past couple of years following a long-line of disastrous signings. However, one player who has proved to be a success is Amauri. Admittedly Secco paid well over the odds for him at €15m plus Antonio Nocerino and Davide Lanzafame, but I’m sure this can be overlooked. The Brazilian-born striker has been a monster up-front, already bagging five goals in Serie A, as well as a crucial strike against Real Madrid in Europe. With David Trezeguet out injured, Amauri has linked up well with the ageless Alex Del Piero.

2) Diego Milito (Real Zaragoza to Genoa) – I really cannot speak highly enough of Milito, who at times is quite literally the perfect penalty box striker. Right foot, left foot, quick, brilliant with his head, Pippo Inzaghi-like movement and anticipation – it is no surprise that Il Principe is the top-scorer in Serie A with nine goals from just 10 games. An absolutely prolific goal machine, the decision by Genoa to bring him back for a second spell at the Stadio Ferraris was inspired.

1) Mauro Zarate (Al-Sadd to Lazio) – It was a close race between Argentines Zarate and Milito, but it is the Lazio man who wins in a photo finish. Seven goals in 11 Serie A games, a number of them stunning, as well as a whole host of assists, it is no surprise whatsoever that Biancocelesti President Claudio Lotito has been comparing Zarate to Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. Lazio are fourth in Serie A, just two points behind leaders Inter, and there is no doubt that much of this is down to the brilliance of Zarate. A phenomenon.