Winks and Fazzini Join Cagliari on Loan

Arrival in Cagliari

Harry Winks and Jacopo Fazzini touched down in Cagliari this afternoon, greeted by media and supportive fans. The Sardinian club has completed a double signing, welcoming both players after their transfers from Leicester City and Fiorentina. Their arrivals mark a fresh start for a pair eager to prove themselves in Italy’s Serie B campaign.

Both players will undergo medical examinations today before signing their contracts, and they are set to begin pre‑season training under coach Fabio Pisacane. The clubs have confirmed that the paperwork is in the final stages, and the duo will be formally introduced shortly after the medicals.

Deal Details

Winks leaves Leicester City after his contract expired at the end of the season, and the Foxes are currently in the Championship following relegation. The England midfielder previously enjoyed a loan spell with Sampdoria in 2022‑23, where he says he “learned a lot.”

Fazzini, who struggled for minutes at Fiorentina, moves to Cagliari on a loan with an option to buy for roughly €8 million. Parma had also shown interest, but the player chose the Sardinian side after a conversation with coach Fabio Pisacane.

Career background and expectations

At 30 years old, Winks brings experience from Tottenham Hotspur and a season back in Serie B, aiming to help Cagliari’s push for promotion. His aim is clear: “I’m really happy to be back in Italy and I can’t wait to meet my new teammates.”

Fazzini describes the move as “the right moment for my career,” indicating that Pisacane’s vision convinced him to accept the loan. Both arrivals are seen as strengthening Cagliari’s midfield options ahead of the new campaign.