Cagliari's Alessandro Romano Cleared for Italy After FIFA Switch
Cagliari midfielder Alessandro Romano has officially completed his international allegiance switch from Switzerland to Italy, with FIFA processing the change on September 9. The 20-year-old dual-national qualifies through his Italian grandparents and is immediately available for selection by head coach Roberto Mancini.
FIGC Secures Midfielder Ahead of September International Window
The formal approval on the FIFA Change of Association Platform clears the former Swiss youth international to feature in the Azzurri setup. Romano enters the senior selection pool following a club transfer to Cagliari from Roma and a goal on his Serie A debut under Fabio Pisacane.
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clubThe timing makes the 20-year-old available for selection ahead of the opening international break of the 2026-27 season, which gets underway on September 21.
Confirmed via the FIFA Change of Association Platform.