<p>Italian striker Ciro Immobile is leaving Lazio after eight years of service, the Serie A club confirmed on Friday.</p><p>The 34-year-old arrived from Sevilla in 2016 and scored 207 goals to become Lazio's all-time top scorer, winning both the Italian Cup and Italian Super Cup twice with the capital club.</p><p>As he left Italy for a rumoured contract with Turkish side Besiktas, Immobile admitted it was an emotional departure.</p><p>"An exceptional journey, but like all beautiful stories there's a beginning and an end. The fans have been fantastic, they've given me everything," he told <em>Sky Sport Italia</em> at the airport.</p>.Chelsea sign Portuguese midfielder Renato Veiga.<p>Immobile denied there was bad blood in his departure, despite captaining a Lazio team plagued by his own leg injuries and ending the season with mediocre results and seventh position in the table.</p><p>"No, it was a decision made with the utmost calm. The last year and a half have not been easy, it is right that this happens now. It is nobody's fault," he said. In a video on Lazio's home page, Immobile marked his farewell to the fans with some words.</p><p>"I think the moment has come to say not goodbye, but see you again. This will always remain my home," he said.</p><p>"I will cheer you on. I am a Lazio fan. I send hugs and hope to see you soon."</p>
<p>Italian striker Ciro Immobile is leaving Lazio after eight years of service, the Serie A club confirmed on Friday.</p><p>The 34-year-old arrived from Sevilla in 2016 and scored 207 goals to become Lazio's all-time top scorer, winning both the Italian Cup and Italian Super Cup twice with the capital club.</p><p>As he left Italy for a rumoured contract with Turkish side Besiktas, Immobile admitted it was an emotional departure.</p><p>"An exceptional journey, but like all beautiful stories there's a beginning and an end. The fans have been fantastic, they've given me everything," he told <em>Sky Sport Italia</em> at the airport.</p>.Chelsea sign Portuguese midfielder Renato Veiga.<p>Immobile denied there was bad blood in his departure, despite captaining a Lazio team plagued by his own leg injuries and ending the season with mediocre results and seventh position in the table.</p><p>"No, it was a decision made with the utmost calm. The last year and a half have not been easy, it is right that this happens now. It is nobody's fault," he said. In a video on Lazio's home page, Immobile marked his farewell to the fans with some words.</p><p>"I think the moment has come to say not goodbye, but see you again. This will always remain my home," he said.</p><p>"I will cheer you on. I am a Lazio fan. I send hugs and hope to see you soon."</p>