# Matteo Prati loan transfer to Racing Santander > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/matteo-prati-loan-transfer-to-racing-santander > Updated: 2026-08-26T14:51:31.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Negotiations between Cagliari and Racing Santander reached an advanced stage regarding the loan of midfielder Matteo Prati. The 2003-born player sought new professional opportunities after falling down the hierarchy at Cagliari. The clubs reached an agreement for a temporary transfer, with the finalization of the move pending the player’s personal approval. ## Claims - Racing de Santander has signed Italian midfielder Matteo Prati on loan from Cagliari for the 2026-27 season with an option to buy. (single source) - Matteo Prati is 22 years old and has played 71 matches in Serie A. (single source) - Argentine midfielder Valentín Barco made his debut for Chelsea, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2-0 victory against Luton Town. (single source) - Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Valentín Barco's performance as impressive and dynamic. (single source) - Racing Club Ferrol has re-signed players David Castro and Jesús Bernal. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Football updates: Racing de Santander signs Prati and Barco debuts for Chelsea Various football updates: Racing de Santander signs Matteo Prati on loan, Valentín Barco debuts for Chelsea in a win over Luton Town, and Racing Club Ferrol welcomes back David Castro and Jesús Bernal. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/football-updates-racing-de-santander-signs-prati-and-barco-debuts-for-chelsea ### 2026-08-24: Matteo Prati nears loan move from Cagliari to Racing Santander Cagliari and Racing Santander have reached an agreement for the loan of midfielder Matteo Prati, pending the player's final approval. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matteo-prati-nears-loan-move-from-cagliari-to-racing-santander --- Cite as: Matteo Prati loan transfer to Racing Santander. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/matteo-prati-loan-transfer-to-racing-santander