Fisayo Dele Bashiru: Italian Serie A Giants Confirm Signing of Impressive Nigerian Midfielder

• Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will play in the Serie A next season as the Nigerian international completed his loan deal to Italian club Lazio
• Having impressed for Turkish club Hatayspor last season, the 23-year-old attracted interest from several top European clubs
• He becomes the fifth Nigerian player to join Lazio as he now hopes the move will impact positively on his professional career

Nigerian international, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, has officially joined Italian side Lazio on a season-long loan from Hatayspor.

Following his impressive performance in the Turkish Super Lig last season, the 23-year-old attracted the Italian club.

He scored nine goals and provided six assists during the last campaign, as several clubs were reportedly interested in the star.

Dele-Bashiru passed his medical in Rome on Friday, July 5, and his paperwork was completed, kick-starting his Serie A career.

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The midfielder who graduated from Manchester City Academy is excited to complete the deal, saying it will make a significant impact on his career.

A club statement said:

"SS Lazio announces that it has acquired on a temporary basis with an obligation to buy the rights to the sporting performances of the footballer Oluwafisayo Faruq Dele-Bashiru from Atakaş Hatayspor FK."

Meanwhile, head coach, Igor Tudor, has hopes the Super Eagles star fits perfectly into his vision of a dynamic and creative midfield unit.

Dele-Bashiru is a utility player who is capable of playing both in the attack and in the central area.

His arrival will bolster the squad as they aim for a strong performance in the domestic and continental competitions next season.

He becomes the fifth Nigerian player to feature for le Aquile after the likes of Ogenyi Onazi, Stephen Makinwa, Seyi Adeleke, and Daniel Ola.

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