Diogo Leite is officially a Lazio player. The Italian club announced the Portuguese centre-back's registration on September 8 after his Union Berlin contract expired on June 30, 2026.\n\nLazio confirmed that Leite has signed a two-year agreement. The contract also includes an option that could extend his stay for a further two sporting seasons.\n\nThe defender will be presented at a press conference on September 9 at 12:00 local time. The club said the event will be streamed live across its official channels.\n\nBecause Leite's Union Berlin deal had expired, he arrives as a free agent. Lazio have not disclosed his salary, bonuses or other financial details, so those terms should not be treated as settled facts.\n\nSTATUS: OFFICIAL — Lazio have confirmed the signing, the initial contract length and the extension option.\n\nSOURCE: S.S. Lazio, 8 September 2026 — https://www.sslazio.it/it/news/comunicati/diogo-leite-e-un-nuovo-calciatore-biancoceleste