Overview
- Cagliari confirmed that forward Sebastiano Esposito left the first‑team preseason camp at Ponte di Legno without the club's permission and will not travel with the squad to the friendly in Germany.
- Club officials said Esposito provided no reasons for his decision in their statement and that the club will evaluate the episode before deciding any consequences.
- An interlocutory meeting in Milan between Esposito’s agent Mario Giuffredi and sporting director Pietro Accardi failed to produce an agreement on the player’s request for a contract adjustment.
- The dispute grew during the retreat after social‑media rumours from the player’s entourage and visible on‑field exchanges, even though coach Fabio Pisacane and Cagliari publicly described Esposito as a professional leader.
- The situation remains unresolved and could end in reconciliation, internal discipline, or a definitive split; the next steps to watch are the club’s formal decision on sanctions and whether Esposito returns to the squad or pursues an exit.