2 days 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.
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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
1 month 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.
