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Transfers to Sassuolo Esposito is headed to Sassuolo on loan with an option to buy from Cagliari.

Impact Esposito obtains the transfer he was looking for after failing to secure a new contract at Cagliari and holding out. He was a key player and recorded seven goals, five assists, 57 shots (16 on target) and 71 chances created in 2025/2026. He'll face more competition, primarily from Kieron Bowie, Darren Bakola and Vasiljie Adzic, in a different system at Sassuolo.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Standoff continue Esposito has sent a new medical certificate that exonerates him from practicing until August 27, L'Unione Sarda reports.

Impact Esposito is lamenting excessive stress and is unlikely to reconcile with his current team because of issues with his contract, but his exit isn't imminent for now. He won't be involved in the matches until the situation is sorted, and Cagliari will have to lean on Kevin Carlos, Daniel Maldini, Paul Mendy, Yael Trepy, and Kingstone Mutandwa.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves camp over contract dispute Esposito has departed the team pre-season retreat unauthorized, Cagliari announced, because of some issues in the negotiation to extend his contract, L'Unione Sarda reported.

Impact Esposito wished to obtain a richer and longer deal after a solid season, but the talks are stalling at the moment, and he decided to step away. His agent, Mario Giuffredi, disputed to Tuttomercatoweb that he wasn't allowed to leave, saying that the coach and the director gave him a break until August 5. The parties have three weeks to resolve the situation before it affects his availability in league play.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer in win Esposito scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 win against Torino.

Impact Esposito scored the equalizer in the 39th minute with his seventh goal in the season. The forward had a good all-around effort, leading Cagliari in crosses, tackles (three) and duels won (eight). He took four of their five corner kicks.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stats sheet against Udinese Esposito created four scoring chances and had four shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Udinese.

Impact Esposito tried to power his side to a positive result, but didn't get a lot of help in this one. He recorded his second-highest total of crosses in the campaign. He has fired at least one shot in 10 showings on the trot, accumulating 22 attempts (seven on target), scoring three goals, assisting once and adding 20 key passes and 38 deliveries (11 accurate) during that stretch.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Paltry showing versus Atalanta Esposito drew three fouls and had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 3-2 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Esposito had an unusually quiet performance, even though his side managed to score three goals in this one. He has posted at least one shot in his last eight displays, accumulating 17 attempts (five on target), scoring thrice and assisting once over that span. Furthermore, this marked his ninth consecutive appearances with one or more crosses, for a total of 39 (11 accurate). On the other hand, he ended a three-game streak with multiple chances created and a nine-match one with at least one tackle.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Peppy in Inter clash Esposito created three scoring chances and recorded two shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Friday's 3-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Esposito put up good numbers again, pacing his side in multiple stats up front, even though Cagliari struggled to generate offense. He has sent in at least one cross in eight straight displays, amassing 38 (11 accurate), scoring three goals and adding 18 key passes and 23 corners during that stretch. Additionally, this marked his seventh consecutive appearance with one or more shots, for a total of 16 (five on target).

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lone goal Saturday Esposito scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact Esposito would earn the only goal of Saturday's match, finding the back of the net in the 63rd minute for the win. This gives the forward his second straight match with a goal, converting a penalty last time out. The forward is now up to six goals and five assists in 30 appearances (28 starts) this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Converts PK in Sassuolo match Esposito scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Esposito was once again the driving force of Cagliari's attack and kept his aplomb from the spot for his second goal in three appearances. He has fired at least one shot in his last five outings, amassing 11 attempts (three on target) and notching one assist, seven key passes and seven corners over that span. Additionally, he has sent in one or more crosses in six displays in a row, piling up 27 (eight accurate).

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three shots against Napoli Esposito won one tackle and recorded three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Esposito was one of the few Cagliari players to have a decent game in the tight loss. He has taken at least one shot in his last four outings, amassing eight attempts (two on target) and scoring and assisting once over that span. Moreover, he has sent in one or more crosses in five appearances on the trot, piling up 23 deliveries (seven accurate). On the other hand, he snapped an 11-game streak with at least one chance created in this one.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Completes disqualification Esposito served a one-game ban in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Pisa.

Impact Esposito will be back against Napoli on Friday and likely start over either Semih Kilicsoy or Michael Folorunsho. He has sent in at least one cross in four straight fixtures, amassing 20 deliveries (seven accurate), scoring and assisting once and adding five shots (two on target) and 12 corners during that stretch. Moreover, he has created one or more chances in 11 displays in a row, accumulating 26.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Como contest Esposito scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Como.

Impact Esposito didn't have great volume but fully exploited his only scoring opportunity, putting it past the goalie with a sneaky header from the middle of the box. He hadn't scored since late November and is up to four goals in the season. On the other hand, he'll be unavailable versus Pisa next Sunday due to yellow-card accumulation. Semih Kilicsoy will likely return to the XI, while Leonardo Pavoletti and Yael Trepy could enjoy an uptick in playing time.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Esposito assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Parma.

Impact Esposito had a busy match Friday, he took three shots and provided one assist during the draw. The forward was involved in the attack throughout the match was proved to be hard to handle for the backline. He will hope to build on this goal contribution in the coming weeks.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in draw Esposito had one off-target shot, created three chances and sent in four accurate crosses during Saturday's scoreless draw against Lazio.

Impact Esposito didn't have many opportunities to score but made up for that by creating for teammates but none of them were able to get the end product. With two assists, 21 chances created and 33 crosses over his last seven starts, the forward has been a very reliable source of playmaking numbers as of late.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Lone bright spot in Lecce fixture Esposito created four scoring chances and registered 11 crosses (three accurate), one tackle (one won) and seven corners in Monday's 2-0 loss versus Lecce.

Impact Esposito was the only Cagliari attacker who had a productive display in a rough collective showing, setting a new season high in crosses and corners. He has created one or more chances in eight displays on the trot, accumulating 21 key passes and logging two assists, seven shots (two on target) and 39 crosses (11 accurate) over that span.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight assist Esposito assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Verona.

Impact Esposito took a season-high eight crosses, one of which led to his fourth league assist and his second consecutive assist. The forward also took two shots, created two other chances and took six corners during the game. In his last four matches, he has been consistently involved in attacks, registering at least one shot or a chance created in each game, totaling six shots, 13 chances created and 18 crosses over that span.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out assist in Fiorentina game Esposito assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Esposito led his team in key passes, had a well-rounded offensive performance and capped it off by hitting Marco Palestra in stride on the second and decisive goal. It's his third helper of the season. He has created one or more chances and delivered multiple crosses in the last five matches, piling up 13 and 20 (six accurate), respectively.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in three crosses versus Juventus Esposito created one scoring chance and registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win against Juventus.

Impact Esposito did the most he could with limited touches, as Cagliari sat back a lot in this one. He has registered at least one cross and three or more crosses in the last four matches, accumulating nine and 18 (five accurate), respectively and adding three shots (one on target) and 11 corners in that stretch.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Creates five chances at Genoa Esposito had one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Monday's 3-0 loss to Genoa.

Impact Esposito led Cagliari with a season-high five chances created, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The forward also sent in the second-most crosses for his side. That was his 17th start in 19 appearances, with three goals and two assists to his name.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances versus Cremonese Esposito (ankle) drew two fouls and had five crosses (two accurate), two key passes and one off-target shot in 45 minutes in Thursday's 2-2 draw with Cremonese.

Impact Esposito didn't get the nod following a small injury but was inserted at the interval and was instrumental in his team's comeback, even though he wasn't directly involved in the two goals. He'll likely resume starting against Genoa on Monday. He hasn't contributed to a goal in the last four matches, but he has been productive otherwise, tallying seven chances created, 13 crosses (two accurate) and nine corners and taking three shots (zero on target).

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Option from bench Esposito (ankle) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Cremonese.

Impact Esposito was known to avoid an injury and is now with the team, as the forward is fit enough to be an option from the bench. He has been practicing regularly and will likely return to a starting spot in the coming games after testing his legs, with three goals and two assists in 17 appearances (16 starts) this season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids injury Esposito (ankle) has been able to practice regularly after leaving early in the past game, L'Unione Sarda reported.

Impact Esposito escaped without significant consequences after turning his ankle and will be available against Cremonese on Thursday. He'll be neck-and-neck to start with Gianluca Gaetano amid some possible rotation. He has assisted twice and posted seven shots (two on target), 10 key passes and 17 crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances (four starts).

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Milan Esposito recorded five crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Friday's match against Milan before leaving at the 66th minute due to a potential ankle injury, Gianluca Di Marzi...

Impact Esposito put up decent numbers but couldn't connect with a teammate in any of his deliveries. He was limping following a tackle early in the second half and couldn't continue. He'll be evaluated ahead of Thursday's clash with Cremonese. Gianluca Gaetano or Gennaro Borrelli would replace him if needed.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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