Free agent Bamba Dieng will not be joining Lazio this summer following issues that have arisen during the player’s medical tests, according to multiple sources in Italy.
Lazio Ends Pursuit of Dieng
Dieng, 26, is currently a free agent after his contract with Lorient ended at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. He has previously played for Angers, Marseille, and Diambars in Senegal.
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The Senegal international, who has earned 24 caps for his country, was in Rome on Thursday for extensive medical evaluations ahead of a potential transfer to Lazio. The club had prior knowledge of his medical history, particularly involving concerns related to his knee before the examinations commenced.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 22: Bamba Dieng #9 of Senegal arrives before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)
Reports from Gianluca Di Marzio and others indicate that Lazio has opted not to proceed with Dieng’s transfer following his medical assessment in Rome on Thursday.
Dieng had aimed to sign a three-year deal, which included earnings of €1.5 million annually along with a signing bonus of €500,000.
Free agent Bamba Dieng will not be joining Lazio this summer following issues that have come up during the player’s medical tests, multiple outlets in Italy are reporting.
Lazio call off Dieng signing
Dieng, 26, is a free agent after seeing his contract with Lorient expire at the end of the 2025-26 season. He has previously had stints with Angers, Marseille and Diambars in Senegal.
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The 24-time Senegal international had been in the Italian capital on Thursday for intensive medical testing ahead of a proposed move to Lazio. The Biancocelesti were aware of the player’s medical history and there were already concerns regarding his knee before the tests took place.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 22: Bamba Dieng #9 of Senegal arrives before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)
Now, according to Gianluca Di Marzio and various others, Lazio have decided not to proceed with the signing of Dieng following his medical tests in Rome on Thursday.
Dieng had been hoping to sign a three-year contract with wages of €1.5m per season and a signing on bonus of €500,000.
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