Cagliari close to triggering mandatory buy for Daniel Maldini from Atalanta
Cagliari signed Daniel Maldini on loan from Atalanta during the summer window, with the deal structured around a buy option that becomes an obligation if specific conditions are met. The conditions relate to appearances and potentially Cagliari avoiding relegation. Maldini has been a regular contributor for Cagliari this season, putting the club on track to meet those triggers. Atalanta, who signed Maldini from Monza in 2024, stand to benefit from a sell-on clause as well. The article breaks down the exact figures and timing of when the obligation activates.
Read the full story at football-italia.netDaniel Maldini's resurgence at Cagliari has turned what was a modest loan into a potentially significant investment, with performance clauses aligning the interests of all parties. For Atalanta, the structure provides both a clean exit and a financial return on a player they barely used. For Cagliari, securing a creative attacking player who has delivered in Serie A at a predictable cost represents a smart piece of squad building. The mandatory nature of the clause also removes any negotiation leverage for Atalanta, giving Cagliari certainty on a player who has become central to their attacking identity.
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