Cagliari officially introduced Pietro Accardi and Max Canzi during a press conference at Sa Manifattura, marking the start of preparations for the 2026-2027 season. Accardi, the new sporting director, emphasized the importance of integrating young talents into the squad, responding to the coach's requests. The club is currently working to strengthen the midfield, an area that has seen some shortages following the expiration of certain loans. Accardi confirmed that Dossena will not be retained and that evaluations are ongoing regarding Belotti's renewal. Canzi, returning to Cagliari after experiences with the Primavera and as an assistant coach, expressed his joy for the new role, describing the return as a unique emotion. The club aims to retain most of the current squad while adding new elements to best face the upcoming season.