Lazio Considering Deadline-Day Move for Nigerian Winger
Lazio have reportedly enquired about the availability of FC Basel winger Philip Otele in what is shaping up to be a hectic deadline day.Philip Otele Career Path & StatsThe 27-year-old was born in Port...
Lazio are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Nigerian winger Philip Otele from FC Basel on the final day of the summer transfer window. The 27-year-old, born in Port Harcourt, began his career in England before playing in Lithuania, Romania, and the UAE before joining Basel in January 2025. Otele made 32 appearances for Basel last season, scoring nine goals and providing four assists.
In January, he was loaned to Hamburg, appearing in nine Bundesliga matches. He also earned his first senior appearance for Nigeria earlier this year, earning five caps so far. According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Lazio has inquired about Otele's availability, with the Biancocelesti expecting further updates throughout the day.
Otele is comfortable playing as an inverted left winger, and with the arrival of Matteo Cancellieri, there may be space for the Super Eagles international at Lazio, as Tijjani Noslin is the only current alternative. Transfermarkt estimates Otele's value at €4 million, with his contract at Basel running until June 2028.
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