Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Maldini set for Cagliari loan with €9m option
Cagliari are closing in on Daniel Maldini and Kevin Carlos while Esposito heads to Atalanta.


D. Maldini
player
Player
Daniel Maldini
Position
Attacker
From
Atalanta
To
Cagliari
Fee
€1m loan + €8m option
What happened. Cagliari are set to sign Daniel Maldini on loan with option to buy from Atalanta, while Kevin Carlos is close to joining from Nice and Esposito may move to Bergamo.
- Maldini deal includes €1m loan fee and €8m permanent option.
- Atalanta want Esposito for €18m, with Inter owed 40% of profit.
- Esposito also linked with Napoli, Como, PSV, and Hull.
Moves are imminent as Cagliari reshape their squad, with multiple deals on the verge of completion.
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