Sassuolo Transfer Window Almost Set With Nzola In And Cheddira Out.
Sassuolo transfer window stays calm as Nzola replaces Cheddira, exits are managed carefully and the Neroverdi resist late temptations.
Andrea Locorotondo
Updated on 27 January 2026
Sassuolo Transfer Window: Calm by Design
No panic. No rush. The Sassuolo transfer window is unfolding exactly how the club planned it.
Fabio Grosso’s side feeling good after a strong start that put the team in a solid spot in the Serie A standings right from the start.
They didn’t make any signings during this transfer window and they could also limit themself to just one.
Walid Cheddira bid farewell to the Neroverdi and found his new home in Lecce, where he reunited with Di Francesco after their shared adventure in Frosinone two seasons ago.
Nzola to Sassuolo Replaces Cheddira
Replacement of Cheddira leave has got the name of M’Bala Nzola.
Sassuolo beat out some tough competition from Cagliari, Genoa, and Lecce in Serie A, and Spezia in Serie B, to sign the Angolan striker.
The Neroverdi are expected to take over the player from Pisa on the same terms agreed with Fiorentina, i.e., on loan with an option to buy.
On the other side, those who haven’t left should not be underestimated. When it comes to this, the name to watch is Tarik Muharemovic.
Inter’s approaches have been turned down, at least for now, as have the siren calls from the Premier League. At most, we’ll talk about it again in the summer.
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— U.S. Sassuolo (@SassuoloUS) January 26, 2026
Nzola to Sassuolo Make Exits and Domino Effects
A bunch of strikers are about to jump ship, all because M’Bala Nzola decided to stick with Sassuolo in Serie A after his stint at Pisa ended, where he racked up three goals in 16 games.
The arrival of the Angolan in black and green will lead the Emilia-based club to release Laurs Skjellerup, born in 2002.
Spezia has been negotiating with him for some time to strengthen its attack. For the Dane, who hasn’t really stood out in his time in Italy so far, partly due to an injury that kept him out for most of last season, this will be a chance for him to get his career in Liguria back on track.
His arrival means Vanja Vlahovic is on his way out. He’ll head back to Atalanta, who holds the rights to him, before they loan him out again. Probably at Mantova.
Andrea Locorotondo
Andrea Locorotondo is an Italian sports journalist. He has been living in the UK since 2015 and he is accredited by the SJA and AIPS. In addition to his role as contributor for FootItalia, he has demonstrated his ability to effectively cover a range of positions in sports journalism. Former Sportitalia TV journalist back in 2014, he is currently employed as a data journalist for Opta and Sportsdata. He is the team leader of Italian commentators at GBVision. He collaborates with EA Sports and frequently appears as a guest on Italian radio and television shows, including RDS Serie A TV and La Fiera del Calcio, where he shares his insights as a Premier League expert.
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