Salernitana Manager Confirms Lazio Target’s Imminent Exit

Lazio’s primary transfer target Boulaye Dia enjoyed a stellar performance against Spezia in the Coppa Italia, but it should go down as his final appearance for Salernitana as confirmed by the club’s new head coach Giovanni Martusciello.

The 27-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Italian capital over the past few days. According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedullà, the Biancocelesti already have an agreement with the Granata over a transfer fee of €11 million plus bonuses. So Lazio must now sort out personal terms with the player’s entourage, and a

Nevertheless, Pedullà notes that the club must also offload some of the deadwood to make room for Dia on the squad list. Matteo Cancellieri is reportedly close to joining Parma, while the likes of Toma Basic and Mohamed Fares could go abroad.

Salernitana Coach Reveals Dia Departure Amidst Lazio Links

But while the Senegalese striker is bracing himself for a Lazio transfer, Martusciello opted to field him against Spezia in the opening round of the Coppa Italia, and it turned out to be a clever decision on the manager’s part, as the player responded with an assist and then a brace that equalized the score just before the final whistle. He also scored in the penalty shootouts which secured Salernitana’s qualification.

After the match, Martusciello admitted that Dia is on his way out of the club, suggesting that a Lazio transfer is now imminent. The former Lazio assistant coach revealed as much in his post-match interview (via Lazio Space).

We must acknowledge that despite everything being thrown at him [the fans’ jeers], Dia played well. He will no longer be at Salernitana, the door will close and we will move forward.

Moreover, Il Corriere dello Sport (via LazioNews24) reveals that a meeting between the Biancocelesti and Dia’s agents will take place as the two sides aim to iron out the final details of their agreement.