Louis Saha delighted with Lazio move

By Liam Power, Reporter | 06 February 2013

Louis Saha shares his delight after signing a short-term deal with Italian giants Lazio and vows to help the club cope without top scorer Miroslav Klose.

New Lazio striker Louis Saha has declared that he wants to have an immediate impact in Italy after signing a five-month deal with the Serie A giants.

Saha has been without a club for over a month after cutting short his contract with Sunderland but is adamant that he can help Lazio achieve their aim of securing Champions League football this season.

He told reporters: "I am very happy to be here at this big club. I have found a great group and working with them will be a real pleasure for me. I want to give my best.

"I am here to help the team during this injury and I'm happy to do it. I know on Saturday it will be a big game against Napoli and I am here to help. In life you must always try to give your best.

"I am a very competitive person, so the important thing is to always do better. This is a great team and a great country. I am happy to be here."

The 34-year-old has been signed primarily to help Lazio cope with the loss of top scorer Miroslav Klose, who has been ruled out for two months with a knee injury.