Boulaye Dia’s performance seems to have waned compared to his previous season’s form. Salernitana’s leadership had an opportunity to sell the Senegalese striker last summer but chose to retain him, a decision they now appear to regret.
“The missed opportunity to sell was a mistake. Some might ask: why acquire him in the first place? But he was our primary center forward. On the final day of the transfer window, even if we had considered it, there was no feasible way to find a replacement. Additionally, there was an unsuitable offer from England.
What would the perception have been if we had taken that step?” remarked Morgan De Sanctis, the club’s sporting director, as cited by Salernitana News.
It’s evident that the Serie A side is considering the departure of the Senegalese international. Despite being under contract until June 2026, Dia has faced recent injury concerns, prompting the club to contemplate a potential move for the 27-year-old player, who possesses a release clause set at 21 million euros.
The looming winter transfer window could signal Dia’s departure from Salernitana, given the club’s openness to exploring options regarding the player’s future.
The discussion around his potential exit comes on the heels of a less impactful season compared to his previous stint, adding uncertainty to Dia’s continued tenure at the Italian club.
As the transfer window approaches, the Serie A outfit finds itself in a strategic conundrum, weighing the possibilities of offloading Dia against the team’s needs and the player’s performance trajectory.
This decision could significantly shape the club’s composition and aspirations moving forward.
