"We could have done more and better, but that's still the case." Cagliari sporting director Guido Angelozzi is nonetheless satisfied with the transfer window that closed last Monday, considering Esposito and Rodríguez the two most satisfying signings given how negotiations have developed. He also enjoyed focusing on Belotti's acquisition and what he can offer , from every perspective, during a press conference at Unipol Domus.
On Esposito: "Last year he scored eleven goals in the league and the Coppa Italia, everyone wanted him. The support of his agent and the will of the player himself, who chose to come to Cagliari on a lower salary, were decisive ." On Rodríguez: "A player born in 2005 with great prospects, teams like Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen were interested in him. We'd been following him for two years."
Regarding Belotti, Angelozzi added: " After selling Piccoli, we had to choose between Dany Mota, Cutrone, Cheddira, and Belotti . We banked on Belotti's experience, even though he's still 31 years old, but has 163 goals in Serie A. When we met him, we immediately saw an impressive desire for revenge. He even paid some money to come."
Alongside the sporting director is Rossoblu general manager Stefano Melis. "We have a cohesive group. From the beginning, we've seen the hopes for the results we'd like to achieve this season confirmed," the general manager emphasizes. "I don't like to talk about a project, but rather a journey that began last year in Serie B and which, in our opinion, is going in the right direction." He continues: "Sustainability and economic rationality go hand in hand with the club's solidity. We have a squad that's almost entirely owned by us, with the right mix of youth, experience, and identity." Objective: "We want a season with a strong spirit. And to avoid relegation as quickly as possible."
