Report: Belotti failed Cagliari medical and remains a free agent
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Andrea Belotti reportedly failed his medical examination at Cagliari, causing the proposed transfer to collapse and leaving the Italian striker as a free agent.
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Attributed to original sourceAndrea Belotti had been ready to sign on for Cagliari as a free agent after his contract expired, but the former Roma and Torino striker failed a medical.
The 32-year-old’s experience in Sardinia was short-lived and unlucky, as he joined them for free in September 2025 on a one-year contract.
Within weeks of putting pen to paper, he suffered a serious knee injury with the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament.
It kept the centre-forward out for most of the season, returning in April 2026 for a handful of substitute appearances.
Belotti was eager to resume at Cagliari LECCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: Andrea Belotti of Cagliari celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal goal during the Serie A match between US Lecce and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Via del Mare on September 19, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images) Cagliari had been ready to welcome Belotti back, as after all he did score two goals in eight official Serie A games for the club, and had agreed a new short-term contract.
However, the Corriere dello Sport claim that Il Gallo failed a medical test, so any decision on his future will have to wait.
Most famous for his years at Torino, the striker scored 116 goals in 356 Serie A appearances, along with 32 assists.
He also found the net 12 times in 44 senior caps for Italy.
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What happened
Andrea Belotti, the experienced Italian striker, was set to join Cagliari but reportedly failed his medical, which has led to the deal falling through. As a result, Belotti remains a free agent and is available on the market without a club. Cagliari had identified the former Torino and Roma forward as a reinforcement for their attack, but concerns over his physical condition have blocked the move. Belotti will now need to find another club willing to take him on, potentially on lower terms or with a short-term contract.
Chance analysis
Belotti failing a medical is a significant negative signal regarding his current physical condition and likely diminishes his market value further. For Cagliari, it means they miss out on an experienced Serie A striker and will need to pursue alternative attacking options. The story highlights the physical risks associated with signing free agents who have had recent injury or fitness issues. With no transfer fee involved, the failed medical underscores that even low-risk deals carry physical assessment risks.
Cagliari's attacking depth is unchanged as the Belotti deal collapses, while Belotti's stock as a free agent drops further due to fitness concerns.
Cagliari's attack remains under-strength; expect them to pursue alternative striker targets in the window.