“SS Lazio announces that it has acquired the right to the sporting performances of footballer Boulaye Dia of Unione Sportiva Salernitana 1919 for a temporary period of two years, with an obligation to repurchase in the event of certain particular sporting conditions. The Senegalese striker, who will wear number 19, has signed a four-year contract.. On August 17, Lazio formalized the arrival of Boulaye Dia. After a great 2022/2023 season with Salernitana (16 goals and 6 assists in 33 Serie A matches), and a second less prolific but polluted by problems with his management (17 matches, 4 goals), the Senegalese international (28 caps, 6 goals) finally decided to join the Biancocelesti.
Impressive statistics
A choice that more than paid off given his start to the season in Roman colors. Sixth in Serie A after 10 days, Lazio has made a more than convincing start under the leadership of Marco Baroni. Attractive in the game and effective on the offensive level (22 goals scored), the club founded in 1900 – which is preparing to challenge Cagliari, Monday evening, on behalf of the 11th day – also shows its advantage on the stage European. With 3 victories in as many matches, the Biancazzurri currently occupy first place in the Europa League. A balance sheet symbolized by the offensive performance of the Romans, carried by numerous individuals at the top of their art.
With this in mind, how can we not mention the Nuno Tavares case. With 8 assists in 8 matches, the former Marseillais impresses everyone in his left lane. In midfield, Mattéo Guendouzi confirms his return to the forefront. Finally, on the attacking front, Lazio can also rely on the efficiency of Pedro (3 goals), Taty Castellanos (5 goals, 3 assists) but especially Boulaye Dia. Arriving in the Italian capital last August, in the form of a loan, after two seasons spent in the colors of Salernitana, the former Stade de Reims striker has been shining brightly in recent weeks. An essential pillar of the Roman collective, the 27-year-old player continues to weigh on opposing defenses and today showed disconcerting composure in front of goal. A visual impression largely confirmed when we look at the statistical line of the person concerned.
Everything for the attack but…
The situation is simple. After 13 matches played in all competitions, the 1m80 right-hander has a total of 7 goals and 3 goals. Clinical in the championship, the child from Oyonnax also brings his team to the European scene (2 goals in 86 minutes played in the Europa League). Taken into confidence by his trainer, the Franco-Senegalese now embodies the very beautiful dynamic of the Biancocelesti. “This is a team that knows that attack is the best form of defense”had also confided Marco Baroni about his offensive sector. And for good reason, if the 61-year-old transalpine technician can currently rejoice in the efficiency of his men in the last meters, the impact of Boulaye Dia and his attacking friends is not only reflected in front of goal.
In a role of first pressure, the number 19 of Lazio also contributes to the building in the general balance of the team. A constant activity meeting the requirements of the current Roman architect. “As a coach, I decided to keep four attacking players and I told them that to achieve that we all had to work together. We can’t manage four strikers if we don’t come back, so they recognized that and understood that. There’s a lot of work to do, we know, but we’re happy so far. I like to motivate the team during the week and they are receptive”. For now, the recipe seems to be a winner and Boulaye Dia does not intend to stop there. Cagliari is warned.
