Exclusive: Cagliari close in on deal for Inter’s Esposito | OneFootball

We first linked Sebastiano Esposito to Cagliari on July 2, when there was not the slightest hint of it.

In recent weeks, we have focused on Cagliari, without changing our stance and despite knowing that Parma had made some attempts, the Rossoblu’s interest in the forward, whose contract with Inter is expiring, has always been high.

EMPOLI, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Sebastiano Esposito of Empoli FC in action during the Serie A match between Empoli and Lecce at Stadio Carlo Castellani on January 11, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Cagliari agree fee with Inter for Esposito

Cagliari have always held the cards, even though there has been absurd confusion over the matter, bolstered by the priority Esposito has given to the Rossoblu club.

Now, there is an agreement on the fee: €4 million plus 50% of any future resale. The green light is expected by tomorrow following a conversation between Marotta and Giulini, at which point the medicals will be arranged: the first available date could be Monday.

SALON-DE-PROVENCE, FRANCE – JUNE 12: Sebastiano Esposito of Italy U21 looks on during the 50th Tournoi Maurice Revello match between Italy U21 and Indonesia U20 at Stade Marcel Roustan on June 12, 2024 in Salon-de-Provence, France. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

After series of loans, Esposito set to leave Inter

Esposito came up through the youth academy at Inter, joining the club at the age of 12 after some time with Brescia’s youth system. Despite this, the 23-year-old has played just 19 times for the Nerazzurri in all competitions, with just one goal.

In the last five years, Esposito has been loaned out to seven different clubs: Anderlecht, Sampdoria and, most recently, Empoli, among them.