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Super Eagles forward Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is set to complete a move to Italian Serie A club Lazio.

The 23-year-old Nigeria international could become new boss, Marco Barone’s third signing of the current window.

According to Sky Sports Italia, the attacking midfielder, who currently ply’s his trade in Turkey with Hatayspor, could arrive in the Eternal City on an initial loan deal, but with an obligation to buy at the end of next season.

Sky claimed  that Lazio’s initial interest was tempered by the fact that they were facing problems getting a work-permit for the youngster, but that that obstacle has been overcome and business can be concluded.

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Dele-Bashiru grew up in the youth academy at Manchester City before joining League One side Sheffield Wednesday in the summer of 2020.

Hatayspor signed him as a free-agent last summer with a contract that expires in 2026. His next destination now looks set to be Serie A with his arrival in the Eternal City looking imminent.

Last month, he scored his first goal for the Super Eagles in a 1-1 draw with South Africa in a 2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo. He made his Super Eagles debut last year.

Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has agreed a transfer to Serie A club Lazio.

Dele-Bashiru, who shone in Super Eagles 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Uyo, will cost Lazio about 7million Euros from Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor. Both clubs have agreed this transfer fee.

He will reportedly earn between 1.1 and 1.5 Million Euros annually as negotiations continue on his personal terms.

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He is expected to fly out to Italy for a routine medical shortly.

Dele-Bashiru helped his club to avoid relegation on the final day of the season in Turkey.

Top Turkish club Trabzonspor are also keen to sign the Germany-born star.

Hatayspor of Turkey midfield, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, is delighted to visit  Nigeria for the first time in over two decades and he has hinted that representing Nigeria means a lot to him ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier with South Africa on Friday.

The previously two-capped midfielder said the invitation which led to his return to his roots meant so much to him, adding he is in a state of awe since he landed into the country.

“I have had very fascinating experience with the Super Eagles. I am not new again because this is my third time being called up. It is however the first time I am visiting Nigeria in about 20 years. This is my home. I had very good feeling when I landed seeing all the Nigerians around. It was my first time of witnessing something like that,” Dele-Bashiru asserted. “It means a lot to me. I am delighted to represent my family because it is not an easy thing to be called up with the number of footballers we have world over especially in Europe.”

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The midfielder expressed his confidence that the Eagles would beat South Africa in Uyo and complement it with another victory in Abidjan against Republic of Benin so as to put their World Cup hope back to life.

“We are confident we can do it. We will take the games one after the other and go for victory. The training sessions we have had have been very enjoyable.

“I know what I am capable of doing be it now or in the future. I will continue to put in my very best.”

Dele-Bashiru played 39 games and scored nine goals with three assists in all competitions including one of the goals that sank Rizespor 2-0 in the final game of the Turkish Super Lig that guaranteed the club’s topflight safety.