Bamba Dieng set for Lazio medical after free-transfer agreement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:05 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Bamba Dieng is scheduled for a medical with Lazio on Thursday after agreeing to join as a free agent. The Senegalese striker arrives in Rome following his contract's expiration with Lorient, where he scored 15 goals in 25 appearances last season. Lazio had initially pursued Mauro Icardi but shifted focus to Dieng due to financial constraints and Icardi's lack of interest. With limited funds available, the club considers Dieng a more affordable option. The outcome of his medical will determine the deal's progression.
- •Dieng arrives in Rome for a medical on Thursday.
- •He scored 15 goals in 25 appearances for Lorient last season.
- •Lazio shifted focus to Dieng after Icardi declined the move.
- •The club is managing financial constraints amid transfer discussions.
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Bamba Dieng Lands in Rome – Why Lazio Turned to the Senegalese Striker
"Senegalese international Bamba Dieng will undergo his Lazio medical on Thursday to become the club’s third free-agent signing after Alfonso Pedraza and Danilho Doekhi.Lazio Reach Agreement with Bamb...
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