Edy Reja says he's staying as Lazio coach.

The media was called into a press conference at an unnamed time with an unnamed member of staff, which many expected to be President Claudio Lotito to present a new Coach.

"It's not an issue of contracts, but of faith," said Reja as he stepped into the press room last night.

"I had a few moments of suffering, but the President showed affection for me. Recently this rapport had been damaged, but we cleared the air and therefore my adventure here continues.

"I care about this team, this club and these colours. It didn't feel right to end my time at this club by walking away like this. President Lotito rejected my offer of resignation, we said what we had to say, clarified certain positions and for this year the adventure continues.

"According to what the President tells me, it will continue in the future too. Lotito said it to the squad in the locker room: 'This is the Coach for now and for the future.'"