Transfer News: Southampton Sign Lesley Ugochukwu on Loan from Chelsea, Lazio Sign Boulaye Dia from Salernitana
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Southampton Sign Lesley Ugochukwu as Lazio Sign Boulaye Dia (X)
Southampton signed Lesley Ugochukwu from Chelsea on a season-long loan deal as Lazio have signed Boulaye Dia from relegated Salernitana on an initial two-year long loan with an option to buy.
Southampton have signed midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu from Chelsea on a season-long loan deal, the newly promoted Premier League club announced late on Friday.
The 20-year-old joined Chelsea last year from French side Stade Rennes for around 30 million euros ($33.08 million) and has since made 15 appearances for the west London club.
A product of the Rennes Academy, Ugochukwu made his debut in 2021 and played 60 games in total for their first team.
“Southampton have a great history,” the France under-21 international said in a statement. “A lot of great players came here and played for Southampton, so I’m very happy to be part of the team now. It was a very easy decision.”
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Southampton have also signed forward Cameron Archer from Aston Villa on a four-year contract, reportedly worth 15 million pounds ($19.42 million). They visit Newcastle United in their Premier League opener on Saturday.
Salernitana’s Boulaye Dia Moves to Lazio
Italian side Lazio have signed Senegal international Boulaye Dia from relegated Salernitana on an initial two-year long loan with an option to buy, the Serie A club announced late on Friday.
While the financial details were not disclosed by either club, Italian media reported the deal to be valued at 12 million euros ($13.23 million) for the 27-year-old striker.
“Dia will wear the number 19 shirt,” Lazio said in a statement.
Dia started playing for Salernitana in 2022 and has scored 22 goals in 52 outings. He struggled with injury last season, scoring four goals from 17 appearances.
Lazio’s new head coach Marco Baroni, who replaced Igor Tudor, has been tasked with rebuilding the squad after the club lost several key players, particularly in attack.
Italian striker Ciro Immobile left last month after eight years with the club, and Lazio will also be without Luis Alberto, Daichi Kamada, and Felipe Anderson this season. They host Venezia in their Serie A opener on Sunday.
(With inputs from Agencies)
