M'Bala Nzola has joined Cagliari on a permanent deal . Acquired in the final stages of the transfer window, the 30-year-old Angolan striker, who arrives from Fiorentina, is the Rossoblu's latest signing.
Meanwhile, Cagliari has announced the acquisition of Yukinari Sugawara, who joins the club from Southampton on a loan deal with an option to buy. Born in Toyokawa, Japan, on June 28, 2000, Sugawara is a versatile and modern defender, capable of playing multiple roles on the right flank. A full-back by training, he can also operate as a central midfielder and, if necessary, as a central defender. Having developed through the Nagoya Grampus youth academy, he was signed by AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2019. In five seasons with the Dutch club, he made 198 appearances, scoring 14 goals and 29 assists in all competitions, establishing himself as one of the most promising young wingers in the Eredivisie and also gaining significant experience in European competitions.
In July 2024, he joined Southampton in England. He made 35 appearances in his first Premier League season. In August 2025, he moved on loan to Werder Bremen, where he played 31 times in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, contributing six assists. His experience with the Japanese national team was also significant. In November 2023, he scored his first goal for Japan in an away match against Indonesia; in 2024, he took part in the Asian Cup. This summer, he participated in the 2026 World Cup, appearing in every match. He has made 25 appearances for the "Blue Samurai."
The loan transfer of Nicolò Cavuoti to Catania until the end of the 2026/27 season with an option to buy has also been announced.
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