Demi Akarakiri is about to earn a significant new move after his exit from Everton.
The talent featured several times for the Toffees’ U18s and U21s side during the 2025/26 campaign. He could never play for the first-team but the season marked his progress from the 2024/25 campaign, when he was a regular for the U18s.
Earlier this week, Sport Witness covered claims from Italy about Cagliari’s interest in the talent. The country’s press was confident that he is leaving Everton and is attracted by a transfer to the Sardinian club.
Medicals done yesterday in Rome
Corriere dello Sport report that the talent’s signing is seen as a significant coup by new sporting director Pietro Accardi. Cagliari are now aiming to sign players cheaply and sell for a higher fee.
That is why the Everton graduate is the ideal move, as he joins for free.
The midfielder underwent a medical in Rome yesterday and is expected to sign a five-year deal today.
Corriere dello Sport also indicate why the Toffees failed to keep Akarakiri. They couldn’t tie him down to a professional contract in time, allowing Cagliari to break into the situation quickly.
The Englishman’s signing should be announced soon.
Good decision from player
Akarakiri has made the decision with first-team football in mind. And it makes a lot of sense.
Cagliari are parting ways with Gianluca Gaetano, who can soon end up at Atalanta. La Dea are pushing and in the Toffees graduate, the Sardinian side have a readymade replacement.
Playing often in Serie A will be great for Akarakiri’s career. Any other club may not have handed him that.
As mentioned earlier, they also believe in selling on talents now. This will also suit the teenager, especially if he takes advantage of first-team minutes.