TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Dia joins Rennes from Lazio on loan with option to buy
Lazio's Boulaye Dia moves to Rennes in a deadline-day deal with a twist.
B. Dia
player
Player
Boulaye Dia
Position
Forward
From
Lazio
To
Rennes
Fee
€2m loan + €9m option to buy
What happened. Lazio sent Boulaye Dia to Rennes on loan for a reported €2m fee, with an option to buy for another €9m that can become an obligation if conditions are met.
- Deal completed just before the transfer deadline at 19.00 UK time.
- Initially expected to be a straight sale for around €10m including add-ons.
- Dia scored 14 goals with six assists in 81 appearances for Lazio.
The Senegal international leaves Lazio after two seasons, joining Rennes where he will continue his career.
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