Matías Vecino Falero is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Lazio and the Uruguay national team.
Vecino started his professional career with Central Espanol in 2010, and switched to Nacional for the 2011–12 season. In January 2013, Vecino joined Serie A side Fiorentina by penning a four-year contract for a reported transfer fee of €2.5 million.
However, the transfer was delayed and became official in the next transfer window in August 2013. Vecino spent 2014–15 season on loan at Empoli F.C..In mid-2015 Vecino returned to Florence and became a member of the first team. He signed a new 5-year contract in 2016.
On 31 July 2017, Fiorentina authorized Vecino to have a medical with Internazionale, in order to complete a reported €24 million transfer.
On 1 August 2022, Vecino joined Lazio on a free transfer, signing a three-year contract.
Vecino made his debut for the Uruguay senior team on 25 March 2016 against Brazil. In May 2018 he was named in Uruguay's provisional 26 man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. |
