Estuadiantes star Juan Sebastian Veron has dismissed talk of a return to Italy with Lazio.

The 34-year-old Argentinian played for the Biancocelesti between 1999 and 2001, winning only the third Scudetto in the club's history.

Veron said: "Last year, I could have returned to Rome, but then I didn't hear from anyone.

"Certain times they throw out names like mine to give the atmosphere a bit of a shock. Last year, they did seek me out, but I only spoke once with President Claudio Lotito.

"I told him to speak with my agent, but from that moment they didn't speak to me anymore and I haven't heard from anyone.

"If there had really been the desire to get me back it would not have ended with just a telephone call."