Gaetano set for Atalanta medical in €14m deal with Cagliari
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Gianluca Gaetano is poised to undergo his medical at Atalanta ahead of a €14m transfer from Cagliari.
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Attributed to original sourceGianluca Gaetano will undergo his medical with Atalanta on Thursday to complete the transfer for €14m including add-ons from Cagliari.
The 26-year-old was a specific request of new Dea coach Maurizio Sarri and the negotiations started several months ago.
Gaetano all set for Atalanta CAGLIARI, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Fabio Pisacane coach of Cagliari and Gianluca Gaetano during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Juventus FC at Stadio Sant’Elia on January 17, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images) Multiple sources including Sportitalia, Sky Sport Italia, and transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano all confirm the deal is done.
The cost of the operation according to Sky Sport Italia is €12m plus another €2m in add-ons.
Gaetano is expected in Bergamo tomorrow for his medical tests, after which he can then put pen to paper on a contract.
A product of the Napoli youth academy, the creative midfielder had loan experiences with Cremonese and Cagliari before making the move permanent at a cost of €6.2m in June 2025.
Last season, he made 35 appearances for the Sardinians between Serie A and the Coppa Italia, scoring two goals and assisting another four for his teammates.
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What happened
Atalanta are closing in on the signing of Cagliari attacking midfielder Gianluca Gaetano in a deal worth €14m. The player is ready to undergo his medical, signaling the transfer is in its final stages. Gaetano has impressed in Serie A and is seen as a creative addition to Atalanta's squad. Cagliari will receive a significant fee for the 25-year-old Italian.
Chance analysis
This is a concrete transfer with a disclosed fee, indicating a high level of confirmed negotiations. Atalanta continue their strategy of investing in young Italian talent with upside. Gaetano adds creativity and depth to their attacking midfield, potentially increasing their goal threat but also adding competition for places. For Cagliari, losing a key creative player weakens their attacking options unless reinvested.
Atalanta's attack gets a boost from a €14m creative signing, while Cagliari lose a key playmaker heading into the new season.
Atalanta gain a creative attacking midfielder in Gaetano; expect marginally improved attacking output and increased competition in their midfield rotation.