By Wale Mustapha
Lazio are reportedly open to selling Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru when the transfer window reopens in January, following a challenging start to his time in Italy.
Dele-Bashiru, 24, joined the Serie A club from Turkish side Hatayspor in 2024, but has struggled for consistency in his debut campaign.
The Super Eagles midfielder has also been plagued by a hamstring injury this season, further limiting his appearances.
Having made just four league appearances under manager Maurizio Sarri, Dele-Bashiru has found it difficult to secure regular playing time.
According to Football Italia, Lazio will consider selling the playmaker if a credible and convincing offer comes through during the upcoming winter transfer window.
The news comes as Dele-Bashiru’s future at the club remains uncertain, and it appears that the Serie A side is ready to part ways with the player if the right opportunity arises.
As the January transfer window draws closer, several clubs could be monitoring his situation, with Lazio willing to let him go should a suitable deal materialize.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
