Cesena is looking for striker: Brunori in his sights, but salary complicates business
According to Tuttomercatoweb.
Context
Cristian Shpendi, currently at Cesena, is a player who has attracted the attention of several clubs in Serie B. His possible departure could not only generate added value for the club, but also create the necessary space for the arrival of new reinforcements, such as Matteo Brunori, who has already shown interest in joining Cesena.
Why this matters
Cesena's pursuit of Matteo Brunori reflects the urgent need to reinforce their attacking line in Serie B, especially after the departure of Tommaso Berti to Cremonese. The previous relationship between Brunori and sporting director Andrea Mancini could facilitate the transition, but salary issues complicate the deal. Cristian Shpendi's situation is also crucial, as a possible sale of the Italian-Albanian striker could open up space for new signings.
Main conclusions
- Cesena is looking for a striker: Brunori in his sights, but salary complicates the deal.
- Cesena evaluates Matteo Brunori to reinforce the attacking front.
- Il Cesena keeps it for an attack: Brunori's idea. Ma c'è l'ostacolo ingaggio.
Cesena is exploring options to reinforce the attacking front and Palermo forward Matteo Brunori has emerged as a priority target. According to the portal Tuttocesena.it, the 30-year-old player has already expressed his willingness to work again with sporting director Andrea Mancini, with whom he crossed paths in the last six months of last season at Sampdoria, a period in which he scored three goals in 18 games. Still, the dossier is far from simple and comes up against, above all, financial issues.
For now, Cristian Shpendi remains in Cesena, but the scenario could change after August 15th, with several teams paying attention to the Italo-Albanian. A possible convincing proposal could lead the Romanian SAD to accept a new major sale — after Tommaso Berti's departure to Cremonese — and add another plus to the club's accounts. It is precisely as a precaution that Andrea Mancini is “moving” in the market, so as not to be caught off guard if Shpendi ends up leaving in this window.
Among the hypotheses studied by Cesena, Brunori also stands out due to the relationship already established with the manager. The striker is on his way out of Palermo and has a market in Serie B, with Cremonese also mentioned as being interested. The problem for the Black and Whites lies in the weight of the salary: Brunori has a contract with Palermo until 2028 and earns close to one million euros net per season (there is talk of around 950 thousand euros), values above Cesena's current capacity.
Given this situation, the only option considered viable would be through a loan, with Palermo bearing a substantial portion of the player's salary. An operation of this type would require total alignment between the clubs regarding salary distribution and possible bonuses, as well as time to negotiate contractual details — time that could become scarce as the window progresses and other teams put pressure on the market.
Meanwhile, in Cesena, sports planning is carried out in parallel with the accounts. The priority is to ensure that, if Shpendi leaves after mid-August, the team has a solution ready to remain competitive in attack. With Brunori's profile and experience in the category pleasing internally, the Romagna club remains attentive, although aware that it is a complex target. Andrea Mancini remains at the helm of the conversations and will try to find a formula that makes the operation feasible, without compromising Cesena's financial balance.
What happens next
Cesena should continue to explore options in the market, especially after August 15th, when the transfer window intensifies. If Shpendi receives a convincing proposal, the Romanian SAD could consider the sale, which could facilitate Brunori's arrival. Meanwhile, the club's financial situation will be a determining factor in its ability to sign the Palermo striker.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Cesena in relation to Matteo Brunori?
Cesena are exploring the possibility of signing Palermo striker Matteo Brunori as a reinforcement for their attacking front.
Who confirmed Cesena's interest in Brunori?
The portal Tuttocesena.it reported that Matteo Brunori is a priority target for Cesena.
Why are Cesena considering Brunori at the moment?
Cesena is considering Brunori due to the need to reinforce the attacking front and the possibility of Cristian Shpendi leaving.
What changes could occur at Cesena after August 15?
After August 15th, the scenario could change with the possibility of Cristian Shpendi being sold, which could lead Cesena to accept a new major sale.
What are the obstacles to signing Brunori for Cesena?
The main obstacles are financial issues, since Brunori has a high salary and a contract with Pa
until 2028.