Agreement between Cagliari and Benevento for Gianluca Lapadula: the details, according to an Italian source.

Gianluca Lapadula may be living his last days as a Benevento player. From Italy, the local press indicates that the Peruvian national team striker is one of the favorites to reinforce Cagliari's attack. Cagliari lost their category in the previous season and wants to immediately return to Serie A.

Then, as part of the plans, the 'Sardos' have contacted the 'Brujos' again in the recent hours, according to the information published by Tuttosport. Moreover, the cited source indicated that the executives of both Serie B institutions would have an agreement for the transfer of the 'Bambino de los Andes'.

Tommaso Giulini, Cagliari's president, contacted his counterparts from Benevento. After the dialogues, the two parties determined the amount to complete the signing: 2.5 million euros for the transfer of the top scorer of the Blanquirroja. However, it remains to be seen what the response from the attacker will be.

The sports media detailed that Lapadula "does not intend to give up the salary he currently receives." According to the source, Gianluca receives 1.8 million euros, a sum that the islanders consider excessive. However, journalist Alberto Masu believes that the club can meet the Peruvian's request, especially with Joao Pedro's departure.

It should be noted that coach Fabio Liverani has expressly requested the signing of 'Lapagol' to the president and the sports management of Cagliari, Stefano Capozucca. The '9' of the national team is seen as an alternative to Leonardo Pavoletti and, eventually, a teammate of the 33-year-old player, in case there is a change in the formation.

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The Peruvian national team striker played in Serie B last season. With the Benevento shirt, Gianluca played a total of 24 matches in the 2021-2022 season (reached the playoffs to return to Serie A). Throughout the competition, the forward scored a total of 12 goals and provided four assists.