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Tremendous Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has been handed Lazio’s iconic quantity 7 jersey, beforehand worn by the membership’s former Brazilian star, Felipe Anderson, Soccernet.ng studies.
Felipe Anderson, identified for his blistering tempo, technical brilliance, and game-changing skills, shortly turned a fan favorite on the Stadio Olimpico.
Throughout his time with Lazio, Anderson performed a vital function within the membership’s attacking lineup, delivering very important targets and assists that left a long-lasting legacy.
Now, the accountability of carrying the revered quantity 7 falls on Dele-Bashiru, marking a noteworthy second in his profession and including stress to show his value to the Lazio devoted.
In a photograph circulating on Nigerian media pages, the previous Sheffield United midfielder was seen holding his new jersey alongside his supervisor, Angelo Mariano Fabiani.
Talking on the unveiling, Dele-Bashiru acknowledged the tactical complexity of Italian soccer and expressed his eagerness to adapt to Serie A with the assist of his coach.
“Italian soccer may be very tactical; that is the largest problem. My favorite function is as a quantity 8 or 10. I’m able to play and make the followers blissful. I had some issues in the beginning of the season, however now I’m higher, and I’m understanding what the coach needs,” he stated.
“The coaching I obtained at Manchester Metropolis was excellent, and Turkish soccer taught me lots. I do know I’ll must adapt to Serie A, however I’ve discovered a really supportive setting right here, and I hope we will have an ideal season.”
Dele-Bashiru is about to make his Serie A debut on Sunday when Lazio welcomes Venezia to Rome. The midfielder will probably be desirous to make a robust first impression and start his journey with the membership on a excessive word.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports activities journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a confirmed monitor file in conducting interviews with Tremendous Eagles stars corresponding to William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Brilliant Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and plenty of others. He has additionally made a big impression in breaking switch information tales.
Grounded in video enhancing, video journalism, social media administration, and content material technique, Ayomide brings a wealth of experience to his work.
With a Bachelor’s diploma in English Language from Adeyemi School of Training and a Grasp’s Diploma in College Library and Media Expertise from the College of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel within the discipline.
