Makoumbou greets Cagliari, in Türkiye one step away from Samsunspor

Augello and Viola say goodbye: today contract expires. But Makoumbou also leaves: in one fell swoop three protagonists of the last three seasons disappear (two for Augello) of Cagliari. Greetings for the former Samp left back and the Calabrian number 10 President Tommaso Giulini had already anticipated them in press conference. It's only a matter of hours, however, the Makoumbou's move to top-flight team Samsunspor Turkish series. There is an agreement on the price: 1.5 million operation of euros with the Congolese midfielder, expiring in 2026 with Cagliari, ready to sign a four-year contract for the new adventure. The transfer could be finalized as early as this afternoon. Twenty-seven years old, Makoumbou arrived in Sardinia to strengthen the team after the relegation to Serie B. Starting as a midfielder, he he soon became a playmaker, winning over the mister in particular Claudio Ranieri. Also given as a departure last year, Makoumbou had instead earned opportunities and space in the 4-2-3-1 designed by Nicola. Riccio and Lombardi are coming from Sampdoria, many like Zortea but we start from a request from Cagliari of 10 million. Sampdoria could go to Palomba (but Entella is also interested) and Scuffet, returning from Naples. The framework for the pre-season friendlies has been defined. starts from the municipal stadium of Temù, Saturday 19th July at 5pm test with l'Ospitaletto Franciacorta, formation of C. Transfer to Austria for the second match, on July 23rd at 7.30pm against Galatasaray at the Raiffeisen Arena in Linz. A few days later, the July 26th at 2pm, commitment in Germany at Heinz von Heiden Hannover Arena against the home team. The return in Sardinia will then lead to the challenge of Unipol Domus against the Saint-Étienne on August 2nd in the first edition of the "Trofeo Gigi "Riva".