Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi hopes Stefan de Vrij will sign a new contract.

The defender's deal expires in June.

After their 4-0 rout of Crotone, Inzaghi said: "For me, it's pleasure to coach him, he is a quality player.

“I know they are talking about renewing his contract. I would like to find the deal under the Christmas tree! We will see."

On the game, he added: “Once we had made the breakthrough, you saw a great Lazio. For the first time I had all my attackers available, I'm happy I was able to choose.

“Hopefully I can help the team by making well thought-out and correct decisions."