2 months ago
Sebastiano Esposito has officially joined Sassuolo on loan with option to buy for a total €12m plus add-ons, while Cagliari receive Riccardo Ciervo as part of the deal.
The centre-forward had not played at all for the Sardinians this summer, as he was involved in a bitter contract dispute following the activation of the obligation to buy from Inter at €4m.
He abandoned the pre-season training camp, although insisted that it was in accordance with the club directors, then presented a series of medical certificates to cover his on-going absence.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 03: Sebastiano Esposito of Cagliari Calcio during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Cagliari Calcio at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Sassuolo have now signed Esposito on loan for circa €1m with an option to buy at the end of the season for a further €11m.
#calcio #loan
The centre-forward had not played at all for the Sardinians this summer, as he was involved in a bitter contract dispute following the activation of the obligation to buy from Inter at €4m.
He abandoned the pre-season training camp, although insisted that it was in accordance with the club directors, then presented a series of medical certificates to cover his on-going absence.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – MAY 03: Sebastiano Esposito of Cagliari Calcio during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Cagliari Calcio at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Sassuolo have now signed Esposito on loan for circa €1m with an option to buy at the end of the season for a further €11m.
#calcio #loan
3 months ago
The dispute between Sebastiano Esposito and Cagliari has escalated sharply, with the striker's agent threatening legal action after the club's director general appeared to accuse his side of attempted "extortion."
According to calciomercato.com, Cagliari DG Stefano Melis described the situation as "almost an attempt at extortion", a characterisation that drew a furious response from Esposito's agent, Mario Giuffredi, speaking to TuttoCagliari.net.
Giuffredi said he did not know Melis, who he insisted had never been present at the negotiations, and rejected the accusation outright. "He should be ashamed of having used the word 'extortion'," the agent said. "In our world, there is no room for that word."
CAGLIARI, ITALY – MAY 17: Leonardo Pavoletti of Cagliari with Nicola Riva and Melis Stefano during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Torino FC at Stadio Sant'Elia on May 17, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)
Giuffredi went further, announcing his intention to take the matter to court.
#cagliari #sebastiano #esposito
According to calciomercato.com, Cagliari DG Stefano Melis described the situation as "almost an attempt at extortion", a characterisation that drew a furious response from Esposito's agent, Mario Giuffredi, speaking to TuttoCagliari.net.
Giuffredi said he did not know Melis, who he insisted had never been present at the negotiations, and rejected the accusation outright. "He should be ashamed of having used the word 'extortion'," the agent said. "In our world, there is no room for that word."
CAGLIARI, ITALY – MAY 17: Leonardo Pavoletti of Cagliari with Nicola Riva and Melis Stefano during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Torino FC at Stadio Sant'Elia on May 17, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)
Giuffredi went further, announcing his intention to take the matter to court.
#cagliari #sebastiano #esposito
4 months ago
Roma have made inquiries about Sebastiano Esposito, a striker currently owned by Cagliari.
The Giallorossi are looking for a striker who can complete their lineup, considering that Artem Dovbyk is on his way out and Ferguson has already practically left after failing to make a buyout.
Whether or not the Rossoblu are open to a transfer, which would be a substantial one, remains to be seen.
Como also showed interest in him a few weeks ago, trying to determine his possible costs.
His starting price could be around €25 million, perhaps with a small discount, but without selling off at a low price.
The Giallorossi are looking for a striker who can complete their lineup, considering that Artem Dovbyk is on his way out and Ferguson has already practically left after failing to make a buyout.
Whether or not the Rossoblu are open to a transfer, which would be a substantial one, remains to be seen.
Como also showed interest in him a few weeks ago, trying to determine his possible costs.
His starting price could be around €25 million, perhaps with a small discount, but without selling off at a low price.
