Cagliari Set Sights on Lazio Full-Back as They Look to Replace Chelsea’s Palestra | OneFootball

Cagliari are reportedly searching the market for a new right wing-back, as Lazio’s Romano Floriani Mussolini emerges as a potential solution.

Romano Floriani Mussolini Returned to Lazio After Cremonese Spell

The 23-year-old is a Lazio youth product who rose to prominence following his Serie B exploits at Juve Stabia in 2024/25. Last season, the Roma native had his first Serie A experience at Cremonese, but he couldn’t lock down a starting role. Following their relegation, the Lombardians opted against exercising their option to buy the player, who rejoined the Biancocelesti’s ranks.

This may have been a blessing in disguise for Floriani Mussolini, who is now enjoying an impressive pre-season as part of Gennaro Gattuso’s camp and is expected to play his football in Italy’s top flight once more.

Cagliari Tracking Floriani Mussolini

According to Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Cagliari have added Floriani Mussolini to their wing-back shortlist. Last season, the Isolani had Marco Palestra patrolling their right flank. The youngster cemented himself as one of the best players in Serie A and has since returned to Atalanta, who subsequently sold him to Chelsea for €55 million

Therefore, the Rossoblu need a new right-back/right wing-back, and Floriani Mussolini has been targeted, although he’s not the only man on their shortlist. Di Marzio also reveals that the club is close to acquiring Atalanta’s Daniel Maldini, who spent the second half of the previous campaign on loan at Lazio.

Lazio Want to Keep Floriani Mussolini, Manuel Lazzari to be Sold

Il Messaggero also weighs in on Cagliari’s interest in Floriani Mussolini, but expects Lazio to keep the 23-year-old, who could vie for a starting role with Adam Marusic. On the contrary, Manuel Lazzari is now considered surplus to requirements, so the management is planning to sell him before his contract expires next year.