TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Cagliari seal Sugawara loan with €5.5m option
Japan's World Cup defender lands in Sardinia to finalize his move from Southampton.
Y. Sugawara
player
Player
Yukinari Sugawara
From
Southampton
To
Cagliari
Fee
€5.5m option to buy
What happened. Cagliari have officially signed Yukinari Sugawara from Southampton on a paid loan with an option to buy for €5.5m.
- Sugawara completed medical tests in Sardinia before signing.
- He is a Japan international who played at the 2026 World Cup.
- Southampton bought him from AZ Alkmaar for €7m in 2024.
Sugawara will join Cagliari for the season, with the Serie A club holding an option to make the move permanent.
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