Cagliari wingback Raoul Bellanova has experienced a staggering rise in 2021/22, attracting the sights of top Italian clubs, including Roma and Inter. The 22-year-old is on the radar of both the Nerazzurri and the Giallorossi, as both seek to boost their wing power ahead of the next campaign.
Bellanova was acquired from Bordeaux on loan with an option to buy – a right that the Sardinians have already exercised for €700k.
Cagliari’s downturn and subsequent relegation to Serie B means that he would potentially be looking for more first-team experience in the top tier. The club’s unimpressive financial situation could prompt them to cash in on his €5m transfermarkt value.
Among the clubs interested, it is Jose Mourinho’s Roma who are touted to be in pole position for Bellanova, according to La Repubblica (via Voce Giallorossa).
The starlet appeared 31 times in total for Cagliari last season, scoring once and assisting twice in the process – racking in 2,500 minutes of game time. Product of Milan’s youth system, The defender has experienced stints at three Italian clubs so far – Atalanta, Pescara, and now Cagliari.
Our Take on Roma Chasing After Bellanova
For a youngster such as himself, Bellanova possesses all the makings of an effective wingback, thanks to his offensive-minded style of play and physical attributes. Usually deployed on the right wing, there are chances that he would succeed as an inverted winger too. Moreover, his versatility to function as a center-back or a defensive mid means that he would add more depth to Jose Mourinho’s team, which currently lacks it.