Dia thrilled about completing move to Lazio

Dia has been brought in on loan from Salernitana with an obligation for the purchasing club to buy him for €12 million.

“It is important for me to be playing at Lazio and a big step forward to be here,” Dia told Lazio Style Channel.

“I am coming off a very difficult season and want to help the team achieve its objectives. There’s a real family atmosphere and Marco Baroni is a calm coach, he doesn’t shout much, but makes himself understood.

“There is healthy competition for places, it helps us and the whole team. Having to always be at your best raises the level for everyone.”