Joseph Minala represented the Lazio region in the Trofeo delle Regioni in 2013 .
Ultimately , however , he was noticed by Lazio scout Alberto Bollini who , suitably impressed , referred Minala to Lazio ’ s current director of sports Igli Tare to sign a pre-contract. Minala broke into Lazio 's senior team on 16 March 2014 , when he was an unused substitute in the match against Cagliari .