Cagliari Rule Out January Sale of Alessandro Romano Amid Juventus Interest

Cagliari have ruled out a January departure for Romano, with sporting director Pietro Accardi insisting the club intend to keep the Italy international at the centre of their plans for the remainder of the season.

Cagliari set their position on Romano

Romano has attracted growing attention after his recent Italy appearances, having collected three senior caps and made his notable Azzurri debut against Belgium during the latest international window. Interest from Turin and Milan has increased around the 2006-born midfielder, but Cagliari do not intend to sanction a mid-season sale.

The player joined the Sardinian club from Roma on an initial loan agreement which includes an obligation to make the transfer permanent. Accardi said Cagliari’s responsibility to their support means retaining important members of the squad rather than treating the club as a short-term step in a player’s career.

Accardi described Romano as a footballer with substantial potential and said no one at the club is considering his exit in January. He also pointed to Cagliari’s standing as Italy’s seventh-largest club by supporter base, saying that status brings an obligation to remain competitive.

Italy decision reflected Romano’s character

Accardi said Romano made the decision to represent Italy independently, despite taking advice from those around him. The director believes the midfielder showed both maturity and personality in choosing the Azzurri, with the decision made not only for his immediate circumstances but for the direction of his longer-term career.

• Romano was born in 2006.
• He has already made three appearances for Italy.
• His first senior Italy match came against Belgium.
• Cagliari signed him from Roma on loan with a compulsory purchase clause.
• The club have stated that he will not be allowed to leave in January.

Spezia spell convinced Accardi

Accardi’s confidence in Romano was strengthened by the midfielder’s previous experience at Spezia. In what was his first sustained period in senior football, Romano featured in all 19 matches during a difficult campaign for the Ligurian side.

That run of games, achieved under pressure and at a young age, persuaded Accardi that Romano possessed the mentality required to progress. The director said several clubs showed interest during the summer, but felt Cagliari’s project and the influence of the coach were decisive in bringing the player to Sardinia.

Focus remains on development in Sardinia

While international recognition has raised Romano’s profile, Accardi said the midfielder has remained unchanged since arriving at Cagliari. The club believe he understands that his development must continue with the Rossoblu, even after the boost provided by his involvement with Italy.

Cagliari’s message is therefore clear: Romano’s rise has been noted beyond Sardinia, but the club see no reason to interrupt his progress halfway through the campaign.