Off the PitchFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 1 Aug 2026
Esposito agent slams Cagliari: 'All lies, they want to sell him'
Agent Mario Giuffredi fires back after Cagliari accused the striker of going AWOL from training.
S. Esposito
player
Who
Sebastiano Esposito
What
Agent disputes Cagliari's claim of unauthorized absence
When
After Cagliari statement on training absence
Where
Cagliari, Sardinia
What happened. Esposito's agent Mario Giuffredi denied Cagliari's accusation that the striker left training without permission, claiming the club agreed to time off due to stress and now wants to sell him.
- Giuffredi says he spoke with director and coach until 2am, agreeing Esposito would return August 5.
- Cagliari bought Esposito for €4m plus add-ons, with Inter retaining 40% of future profit.
- Agent claims president Giulini left a meeting after 15 minutes, indicating intent to sell.
“Cagliari’s statement was full of lies! I was on the phone yesterday from 9pm to 2am speaking to director of sport Pietro Accardi and coach Fabio Pisacane, who in the presence of the player agreed that he should have a few days off due to the profound stress he is under.”
— Mario Giuffredi
The dispute could escalate, with the agent threatening to prove his claims and the player's future at Cagliari uncertain.
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