Dele-Bashiru rollercoaster at Lazio as future in doubt

Originally posted on Football Italia | Last updated Nov 17, 2025 4:02 PM ET

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has lived through a stop-start season.

It was supposed to be the year he established himself once and for all, yet the opening matches didn’t go his way, then came a fairly serious injury, followed by exclusion from the squad to make room for Toma Bašić during Lazio’s emergency period.

ROME, ITALY – APRIL 13: Fisayo Dele-Bashiru in action during the Serie A match between Lazio and Roma at Stadio Olimpico on April 13, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – Getty Images)

Dele-Bashiru’s Lazio future is unclear

Now there is the possibility of being reinstated, because the midfielder has overcome his physical problems and Nicolò Rovella has opted for surgery after conservative treatment failed to resolve his pubalgia.

The situation is fluid, and every option remains on the table: including potential transfer activity.

ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Fisayo Dele-Bashiru celebrates a opening goal during the Serie match against Atalanta at Stadio Olimpico on December 28, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – Getty Images)

Dele-Bashiru is not considered untouchable, and if someone comes forward with a credible, convincing proposal in the coming weeks, Lazio will listen.

The player has tried to adapt to the mezzala role, but so far he has not delivered the level of contribution required to prove he is fully competitive at this level.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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