Official: Folorunsho joins Cagliari from Napoli | OneFootball

Italy international Michael Folorunsho has officially completed his transfer from Napoli to Cagliari, on a paid loan with option to buy at the end of the season.

The attacking midfielder is reported to have made the move for a total of €8m, if the Sardinians decide to make it permanent in June 2026.

This will be a paid loan with an additional option to purchase.

New experience for Folorunsho in Cagliari

ISERLOHN, GERMANY – JUNE 21Mateo Retegui of Italy in action during a Italy training sessio at Hemberg-Stadion on June 21, 2024 in Iserlohn, Germany. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

The 27-year-old was called up for the Italy squad at EURO 2024 and was given two senior caps for the Azzurri.

Originally part of the Lazio youth academy, the club he has always supported, Folorunsho joined Napoli in 2019 and went on a series of loan experiences.

These included Bari, Pordenone, Hellas Verona and in January 2025 he went to Fiorentina.

Between Napoli and Fiorentina last season, he made 26 competitive appearances, contributing just a single assist.

Throughout his career, the player amassed 54 Serie A games, scoring five goals and assisting one.