Lazio interested in Cagliari's Sebastiano Esposito amid transfer talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:55 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Lazio is monitoring Sebastiano Esposito's situation at Cagliari, where he has reportedly fallen out with the club. The 24-year-old forward is seeking a departure after failed contract negotiations and has been absent from training. Lazio aims to acquire Esposito as a potential replacement for Boulaye Dia but faces competition from Napoli and Torino. The transfer hinges on Lazio’s ability to offload Dia, with Esposito considered more versatile than some of their other options.
- •Sebastiano Esposito has been absent from Cagliari training.
- •Negotiations over his contract with Cagliari fell through.
- •Lazio is likely to sign Esposito if they sell Boulaye Dia.
- •Competition for Esposito includes Serie A clubs Napoli and Torino.
- •Esposito is viewed as a more mobile option for Lazio's attack.
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"Lazio are still following Sebastiano Esposito, who has fallen out with Cagliari at the start of the summer, but they’re facing competition for his services.Sebastiano Esposito Keen to Leave Cagliari...
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