After the tough elimination of the Peruvian national team at the hands of Australia in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Gianluca Lapadula and his representative are evaluating different proposals to play in the next season. At first, Cagliari was the only team that wanted him, but now two more have joined.
Lapadula in the 2021-2022 season
The Bicolor's striker had a tough time with the coach and manager of Benevento. Despite being several games without being called up, Lapadula played 24 matches (only 15 as a starter), scored 14 goals, and provided four assists. Very good numbers.
Gianluca Lapadula was the top scorer of his team this season. Photo: Benevento
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After his good performances, Cagliari showed interest in having the services of 'Bambino'. The team's directors met with Gianluca Lapadula's representative and agents from Benevento. The current club of the Peruvian player asks for 2 million euros for the transfer. The islanders would have no problem paying that amount. They have the first option.
Cremonese and Parma join the fight
The newly promoted club (Cremonese) to Serie A knows very well the qualities of 'Zorro' and wants him in their roster for the next season. On the other hand, the historic team Parma also wants a striker who guarantees goals to fulfill their objectives as an institution. If he arrives at this club, the Peruvian goalscorer would play alongside the legend Gianluigi Buffon.
When will the next Eliminations begin?
The qualifying process for the 2026 World Cup would begin in March 2023 and would be played until 2025. Conmebol has not yet confirmed the complete schedule, but DirecTV Sports journalist Juan José Buscalia launched that tentative date.