Defrel in permanent Cagliari move

Gregoire Defrel’s move to Cagliari is imminent after he was left out of Roma’s squad for their friendly against Perugia.

Sky Sport Italia reported on Tuesday that Cagliari had agreed a loan deal for Defrel with a €16m option to buy.

However, Gazzetta dello Sport writes the Sardinians will sign the striker on a €3m loan with obligation to buy for €12m plus €3m in addons.

Gregoire Defrel’s move to Cagliari is imminent after he was left out of Roma’s squad for their friendly against Perugia.

Sky Sport Italia reported on Tuesday that Cagliari had agreed a loan deal for Defrel with a €16m option to buy.

However, Gazzetta dello Sport writes the Sardinians will sign the striker on a €3m loan with obligation to buy for €12m plus €3m in addons.

He is expected to put pen to paper on a contract worth €1.5m a season, propped up by performance-related bonuses.

The Frenchman, who turned 28 last month, was not included in Roma’s squad for their preseason clash with Perugia on Wednesday evening.