Cagliari Sign Demi Akarakiri From Everton

Overview

• Cagliari officially announced the signing Saturday of London-born midfielder Demi Akarakiri after he rejected new contract terms from Everton.
• The deal runs to June 2030, which is the maximum allowed for a player his age in Italy, and includes a club option to extend for a further three seasons.
• Akarakiri spent a decade in Arsenal’s academy before moving to Everton in 2024 and made 33 appearances for Everton’s Under-18 and Under-21 sides last season, scoring three goals and providing two assists.
• Cagliari say their scouts watched him repeatedly last season and that the transfer is designed as a development pathway to help his transition into senior professional football.
• The move highlights a wider trend of English academy players moving abroad and shows how long-term youth contracts in Italy are used to secure and shape young talent, with Cagliari expected to decide later whether to promote him to the first team.