Real Betis have reportedly set their price for teenage sensation Assane Diao who has recently emerged as a transfer target for Lazio.
The Biancocelesti have been tracking several youngsters recently, with club president Claudio Lotito promising a new and exciting signing born in 2005. Diao obviously fits the description after cementing himself as one of the best young revelations in La Liga last season.
The winger earned a promotion to Betis’ first team last October and managed to score two goals in 18 La Liga appearances in addition to one strike in the Europa League. The 18-year-old is also a regular feature for Spain’s U19 and U21 national teams.
Lazio Learn Real Betis Asking Price for Diao
According to Il Corriere dello Sport (via LazioNews24), Diao’s contract with the Spanish club includes a release clause worth €30 million. Nevertheless, Betis would be willing to do business for €18 million, reveals the source. Therefore, it remains to be seen if Lazio would be willing to splash this amount to acquire the services of a young player.
The Senegal native started his career at Cadiz before moving to Betis in 2021. His contract with the Andalusian club is valid until June 2027. Diao is a right-footed player who primarily features as an inverted left winger, but can also play on the opposite flank or as a centre-forward.
