In an interview to the Italian press agency ADN-Kronos,Crespo has said himself "happy to have signed for the Italian Champions of Lazio". According to the press agency the deal has been struck on the basis of 125 billions liras: Almeyda and Sergio Conceicao move to Parma for sure while the remaining money may be given cash or covered by the transfer of Salas (in this case it would be Parma to give some cash to Lazio).