Lazio sporting director Igli Tare has hit out at David Silva after the former Man City playmaker joined Real Sociedad over the Serie A side.
Lazio were confident of reaching an agreement to sign Silva, according to Sky in Italy, and offered the 34-year-old a three-year deal worth €10m (£9m) a year.
Tare said in a statement: "I've heard about David Silva's transfer to Real Sociedad. I have huge respect for the player but not for the man."