Agent: The reasons why Felipe Anderson spurned £30m Chelsea and Man Utd interest

THE agent of Lazio star Felipe Anderson has revealed why his client reportedly snubbed Chelsea and Manchester United in order to sign a new deal with the Italian club.

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Various media outlets linked the Premier League duo with £30million moves for the young Brazilian, who has excelled in the Serie A after joining from Santos in 2013.

However, Anderson penned a lucrative new deal with Lazio earlier in the month, extending his stay until 2020 and apparently leaving both Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal empty-handed.

And speaking to Gazzetta TV, Stefano Castagna explained why his client opted to stay with his current employers.

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Felipe Anderson has recently signed a new deal with Lazio

He's renewed his contract with Lazio because their project is very attractive

Stefano Castagna

The agent said: "He took up Lazio's cause when he arrived in Italy.

"Lazio made an important and economical offer even though they had to wait for him to recover from injury.

"He's a guy who has the technical and physical attributes essential for today's football. He's also improved defensively and is still growing.

"He's renewed his contract with Lazio because their project is very attractive."

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