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Alessandro Romano set for Italy debut as Cagliari benefits from Roma sale

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Alessandro Romano set for Italy debut as Cagliari benefits from Roma sale

Summary

Alessandro Romano is poised to debut for the Italy national team against Belgium in the Nations League on Friday. The 20-year-old midfielder has gained attention after impressive performances in Serie A with Cagliari, where he scored on his league debut. Previously, Romano was sold by Roma to Cagliari earlier this summer without a buy-back clause, leading to suggestions that Roma may regret the decision. Reports indicate that Romano's market value is expected to rise significantly following his debut, amid interest from top Serie A clubs.

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Key Details

•Romano to start in Italy's Nations League match against Belgium on Friday.
•He scored in his debut for Cagliari this summer.
•Roma sold Romano without a buy-back clause.
•Reports suggest his value could exceed €6.5 million soon.
•Interest from top Serie A clubs is growing following his call-up.

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8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Roma’s Romano regret is Cagliari’s gain as market value soars ahead of Italy debut

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Alessandro Romano is set to earn his senior debut for the Italy national team against Belgium in the Nations League on Friday, and it has been suggested by the media in Italy that Roma might already b...
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