The new number 10 of the Super Eagles arrives in Rome for Lazio Medicals

Nigeria’s new senior team number 10 Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s move to Lazio is almost complete, with the 23-year-old traveling to Rome to complete his medical. OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.

As we first reported ahead of his competitive debut for Nigeria, a fee was agreed with Turkish side Hatayaspor for his transfer but the move stalled somewhat due to the difference in wage demand, but that was resolved with the player’s representative.

Dele-Bashiru, who scored Nigeria’s equalizer in their 1-1 draw against South Africa during World Cup qualifying, is expected in Rome. before Friday for a routine medical exam before both teams make their agreement public.

Last season, the former Manchester City youth team prospect proved his worth in Turkey for lowly Hatayaspor, scoring 8 goals and 5 assists in 36 games, in what was his first season in the league after leaving Sheffield Wednesday in the english league

A fee that could rise to €5 million has reportedly been agreed for his transfer. Hatayaspor will also have a percentage of his future transfer from Lazio within the first five years of the agreed deal.

Daniel Martins