Keita Balde Diao shrugged off Watford and Monaco transfer rumours. “Lazio can count on me.”

The striker has been heavily linked with a move to England despite his €25m asking price, as Watford owners Udinese could include Thomas Heurtaux as part of the deal.

“I am fired up, I work hard every day to improve with the objective of becoming an important player for Lazio,” the 20-year-old told Sky Sport Italia today.

Keita Balde Diao shrugged off Watford and Monaco transfer rumours. “Lazio can count on me.”

The striker has been heavily linked with a move to England despite his €25m asking price, as Watford owners Udinese could include Thomas Heurtaux as part of the deal.

“I am fired up, I work hard every day to improve with the objective of becoming an important player for Lazio,” the 20-year-old told Sky Sport Italia today.

“Coach Stefano Pioli knows he can count on me.”

The Aquile were revived in the final game of 2015 with a surprise 2-1 victory at Serie A leaders Inter.

“That win did us the world of good, as we proved that we are a united team and believed in ourselves to bring home the result with courage.

“I was very happy with the enthusiasm at the Formello training ground during the friendly we played yesterday. The fans give us so much support and strength, essential components to climb up the table.”

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