# Cagliari and Como player transfer negotiations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cagliari-and-como-player-transfer-negotiations
> Updated: 2026-08-16T08:32:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Negotiations between Cagliari and Como initially centered on a potential player exchange. The proposed deal involved Como defender Ignace Van der Brempt moving to Cagliari to bolster their defense, while striker Sebastiano Esposito would move to Como.

However, the situation evolved into a standoff between Sebastiano Esposito and Cagliari. Following failed contract negotiations, Esposito expressed a desire to leave the club and has submitted medical certificates to avoid training until late August. While Cagliari is seeking a transfer fee between 20 and 25 million euros, interest from several clubs—including Napoli, Roma, Atalanta, and Fiorentina—has been noted, though some teams are not currently pursuing decisive moves due to tactical preferences.

## Claims

- Sebastiano Esposito has expressed his intention to leave Cagliari. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Esposito has submitted medical certificates to avoid training until August 27. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Contract negotiations stalled after Cagliari offered 1.2 million euros against a 1.7 million euro demand. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Cagliari is currently seeking between 20 and 25 million euros for the player. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Interested clubs include Napoli, Roma, Como, Atalanta, Fiorentina, and Hull City. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Napoli is currently not planning a decisive move for Esposito due to tactical preferences. (single source)
- Cagliari acquired Esposito from Inter for 4 million euros plus a 40% sell-on clause. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Sebastiano Esposito enters standoff with Cagliari over transfer

Sebastiano Esposito is seeking a departure from Cagliari following a contract dispute. The striker has submitted medical certificates to avoid training amid interest from several Italian and English clubs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sebastiano-esposito-enters-standoff-with-cagliari-over-transfer

### 2026-08-08: Cagliari targets Como defender Ignace Van der Brempt in potential exchange

Cagliari and Como are in negotiations for a potential player exchange involving defender Ignace Van der Brempt and striker Sebastiano Esposito to strengthen both squads.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cagliari-targets-como-defender-ignace-van-der-brempt-in-potential-exchange

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