Sassuolo Seal Deadline Day Deals for Caleta-Car and Sulemana
Sassuolo wrapped up permanent and temporary agreements on deadline day by securing defender Duje Caleta-Car from Olympique Lyonnais alongside Atalanta midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana. Caleta-Car arrived for a nominal fee, while Sulemana joined on an initial loan featuring a €7m purchase option.
Duje Caleta-Car operates primarily as a centre-back, bringing experienced defensive coverage to the back line.
Ibrahim Sulemana
playerThe defender brings 38 senior caps for Croatia to his new club following international duty at the recent World Cup.
Defensive Duties Awaiting Caleta-Car in Italy
The incoming defender slots directly into a central defensive pairing, offering physical aerial presence and calm distribution out from the back.
Sassuolo
clubMidfield Competition and Squad Shuffling
Sulemana arrives to contest central midfield minutes while the club trims its overall numbers through permanent sales and loans for fringe players.
Financial Layout of the Deadline Deals
The total financial commitment remains modest, anchored by a nominal upfront cost for Caleta-Car and the €7m future option tied to Sulemana’s temporary switch, alongside outgoing moves for players like Edoardo Iannoni and Filippo Missori.
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