Cagliari sign Sugawara from Southampton with €5.5m option to buy
Serie A side Cagliari have completed the signing of Yukinari Sugawara from Southampton. The 25-year-old Japanese defender moves to Sardinia with an option to make the transfer permanent for €5.5 million. Sugawara, who previously played for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, joins as a reinforcement for Cagliari's defensive line. The deal represents a notable cross-league move from England's second tier to Italy's top flight.
Read the full story at football-italia.netCagliari have acted decisively to bolster their right-back options with the capture of Yukinari Sugawara from Southampton. The Japanese international arrives with proven Eredivisie pedigree from his time at AZ Alkmaar, suggesting Cagliari have identified a player comfortable on the ball and tactically versatile. The €5.5 million option-to-buy structure keeps financial risk manageable for the Sardinian club, while Southampton continue their squad rebuild following relegation. For Cagliari, the addition addresses a key area of the pitch and signals ambition to consolidate in Serie A.
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