Report: Real Madrid agree deal in principle to sign Lazio, Senegal forward Keita Balde

Lazio's forward from Senegal Balde Diao Keita celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League playoff football match between Lazio and Bayer Leverkusen, at Olympic stadium in Rome on August 18, 2015
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Real Madrid reach an agreement in principle to sign 21-year-old Lazio and Senegal forward Keita Balde, according to reports.

Real Madrid have reached an agreement in principle to sign Lazio forward Keita Balde, according to reports.

The 21-year-old scored five goals in 40 appearances for the Biancocelesti last season, though he was mostly utilised on the flanks.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Los Blancos want to secure Balde's signature and then allow manager Zinedine Zidane to decide how he wishes to use the Senegal international.

Born in Catalonia, Balde came through Barcelona's youth academy.

Lazio's forward from Senegal Balde Diao Keita celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League playoff football match between Lazio and Bayer Leverkusen, at Olympic stadium in Rome on August 18, 2015
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