Before the start of the 2012-2013 season, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini was accused by Lazio director of sport Igli Tare of having an "dishonest" approach in his attempt of securing the young player's services.
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Born in Chania, Greece, Shkurti played youth football for four clubs, including AFC Ajax, Olympiakos F.C. and S.S. Lazio, arriving at the latter in January 2010 as compatriot Igli Tare acted as the team's director of football.