Cagliari has signed Demi Akarakiri, a promising English midfielder from Everton who was born in 2007 and also holds Nigerian nationality. In England, Akarakiri is compared to Paul Pogba for his movements and characteristics. The Sardinian club views him as a signing for both the present and the future. Akarakiri is expected to be in Sardinia tomorrow with his family to undergo medical examinations with the rossoblù club before signing his contract, after which he is expected to play for both the Primavera and the first team. During the 2025/2026 season, he made 12 appearances and scored 1 goal in the U18 Premier League, and scored 2 goals in 10 appearances in Premier League 2.