Diakite opts for Sunderland

Modibo Diakite has reportedly turned down advances from Napoli and Liverpool to sign with Paolo Di Canio’s Sunderland.

Modibo Diakite has reportedly turned down advances from Napoli and Liverpool to sign with Paolo Di Canio’s Sunderland.

The 26-year-old is reported in England today as having agreed a deal to join the Premier League side on Bosman deal.

Out of contract this summer, the move will end a seven-year stay for the Frenchman at the Stadio Olimpico.

Claudio Lotito commented on the move to the Corriere dello Sport today: Lazio” data-scaytid=”33″>“Lazio has a setting for a certain type, for this is Lazio.

“Otherwise, we would be another team.

“Whoever stays at Lazio must meet this requirement. Let us not be charmed by names and surnames.”