Liverpool's long-serving Lucas Leiva's time at Anfield appears to be drawing to an end after he arrived to a frenzied reception in Rome ahead of a medical with Lazio.
The South American has been discussing personal terms with the Serie A giants as the Biancocelesti are set to sign the 30-year-old as a replacement Lucas Biglia who has joined AC Milan.
The impending move has been greeted with euphoria by fanatical supporters who met the Brazilian at Rome airport on Sunday.
Judging by the excitement generated by his Roman reception after his arrival in the Italian capital the sterling service he's given the Merseysiders over the last decade hasn't gone unnoticed.