Cagliari coach Pisacane responds to sensational Balotelli rumours

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Sam Wilson | Last updated Oct 3, 2025 2:07 PM ET

Cagliari coach Fabio Pisacane has moved to cool speculation linking Mario Balotelli with a sensational switch to Sardinia, underlining that his focus remains on the attacking options already within the squad.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference before his side’s trip to Udinese, Pisacane emphasised the depth available in his forward line and the tactical flexibility of his players.

“We have a wide choice in attack,” the Rossoblu coach explained, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb.

“I’m also thinking of Luvumbo, who can act as a false nine. It depends on the type of player we want to choose for the specific match.”

Cagliari coach responds to Balotelli rumours

Reports had emerged in recent days suggesting Balotelli could be a surprise reinforcement for Cagliari, but Pisacane was quick to deflect when pressed on the topic.

“Balotelli? Ask Angelozzi,” he responded bluntly, referring to the club’s sporting director.

His words suggest the club are more focused on maximising current resources than exploring the possibility of the former Italy striker.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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