Dele-Bashiru: Lazio secure deal for Man City-trained Nigerian new no.10 from Hatyaspor

New Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. (Photo Credit: Imago)

Dele-Bashiru: Lazio secure deal for Man City-trained Nigerian new no.10 from Hatyaspor

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 00:05 - 01.07.2024

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's stock continues to rise after Serie A club Lazio have reportedly agreed to a deal with Hatyaspor for his service.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru's meteoric rise in European football continues after reports indicate that Serie A club Lazio have reached an agreement with Turkish side Hatyaspor to acquire the services of the Nigeria international.

According to Sky Italia, the 23-year-old midfielder, who came through the Manchester City academy, will first join Lazio on a season-long loan with an obligation for the club to make the move permanent.

Dele-Bashiru set for Lazio move

The report states that the total transfer fee is set at €6 million, with the initial loan costing Lazio €2 million, followed by a further €4 million to secure Dele-Bashiru's permanent transfer at the end of the season.

This arrangement allows Lazio to spread the cost of the operation over two seasons, while also being lower than the €7 million release clause in Dele-Bashiru's contract with Hatyaspor.

Nigeria's Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was the hero in the game against South Africa.
Nigeria's Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was the hero in the game against South Africa.

The final piece of the puzzle was securing personal terms with the player, who was born in Nigeria and raised in England.

After impressing during his three-year stint at Sheffield Wednesday, Dele-Bashiru made the move to Hatyaspor in the summer of 2023, where he has been a standout performer, scoring nine goals and providing six assists in 39 appearances in his debut season.

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru won a remarkable 148 duels last seaosn at Hatayspor.
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru won a remarkable 148 duels last seaosn at Hatayspor. (Photo Credit: Imago)

Dele-Bashiru's imminent move to Lazio will make him the latest Super Eagles player to feature in the Serie A, as he joins a growing contingent of Nigerian talent plying their trade in Italy's top flight.

The versatile midfielder announced his arrival to Nigerians when he fired a stunning equaliser for the Super Eagles in the infamous 1-1 draw against South Africa in the 2026 WCQ.

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