Dieng Move Collapses After Failed Medical – What’s Next for Lazio?

Dieng Move Collapses After Failed Medical – What’s Next for Lazio?

Bamba Dieng is no longer set to sign for Lazio, as the first medical results detected a knee problem, preventing him from joining Gennaro Gattuso’s ranks.

Bamba Dieng Was Expected to Sign for Lazio on Thursday

The 26-year-old is a Senegalese striker who has had a relatively modest career, but did enjoy a solid final campaign at Lorient (15 goals from 25 appearances) before seeing out his contract with the Ligue 1 side. The forward landed in Rome on Wednesday after reaching a surprising agreement with the Biancocelesti directors.

But as we reported this morning, Dieng had already failed a medical at Amed SK earlier in the summer, allegedly due to an issue in his knee. While Lazio were presumably aware of this issue, they still proceeded with the negotiations with the player.

Dieng Fails Lazio Medical

According to several reliable sources in the Italian media, including Gianluca Di Marzio, Dieng’s move to Lazio has been called off due to the first medical’s results. The Sky Sport Italia correspondent believes the decision is almost final.

Lazio to Resort to Andrea Pinamonti?

With Dieng ruled out of the equation, Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina believes Andrea Pinamonti is once again the big favourite to bolster the Aquile’s attack. The 27-year-old Sassuolo striker is a profile admired by Gennaro Gattuso, who considers him the right candidate for the role.

Sebastiano Esposito Also on Lazio’s Shortlist

On the other hand, Alfredo Pedulla insists that Pinamonti has never been a priority for Lazio; otherwise, the club would have closed the deal earlier in the summer. Nevertheless, the veteran journalist expects the Sassuolo wantaway to re-emerge as a serious candidate, alongside Cagliari rebel Sebastiano Esposito, albeit the latter is more of a second striker than a centre-forward.