All the effort that Gianluca Lapadula put in all season paid off last Sunday. Cagliari, the Peruvian striker club, rose to Serie A in Italy after beating Bari 1-0 in a dramatic final. With 21 goals in the regular phase and another four in the promotion playoffs, the “Bambino” finished as the top scorer of his team and the championship, thus reaching the score of the Series B he recognized him by giving him a new nickname.
“The most feared pirate”, published the official profile of the tournament on its social networks. Previously, the same site had already shared a picture of the player, along with coach Claudio Ranieri and captain Leonardo Pavoletti, which was characterized as a pirate.
Lapadula has been one of Cagliari’s best players this season. Photo: Lega B composition/Twitter
This return means Lapagol’s return to the top tier of Italian football after two years. The 2020–21 season with Benevento was the last in which the Peru national team played in the First Division.
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What did Lapadula say after his promotion to Serie A?
After the game that sealed Cagliari’s rise, Lapadula couldn’t hide his emotions at achieving the goal and stressed the coach’s contribution to making the team a “family”.
“It’s indescribable, I dreamed of this moment. It’s something exceptional that we deserve for what we’ve accomplished over the year. It’s a dream come true for all of us. Beyond football, the coach is a person known all over the world.” “Because his respect and achievements have made us a family. That’s Ranieri’s emblem,” Lapa explained to Sky Sports.
How much does Gianluca Lapadula make in Cagliari?
According to the Fichajes Fútbol portal, the Peruvian striker receives a salary of 19,271 euros a week, which is 78,000 euros a month and 936,000 euros a year. That amount, lower than what he previously earned at Benevento, could be increased with bonuses after achieving promotion.
Until when does Gianluca Lapadula have a contract with Cagliari?
According to specialized portal Transfermarkt, Lapadula signed a contract with Cagliari until June 2025 in July 2022, after parting ways with Benevento. He is currently completing the first year of his contract with the Rosoblús.
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Lapadula receives praise from Serie A
Just like Serie B, the official Serie A account dedicated a special publication to Gianluca Lapadula through his Spanish profile. “26 goals, 5 assists. It’s time to acknowledge Gianluca Lapadula’s season that brought Cagliari back to Serie A,” was the message from Italy’s Calcio for Lapagol.
Gianluca Lapadula returns to Serie A after two seasons. Photo: Lega Serie A/Twitter shot
How much is Gianluca Lapadula’s passport worth?
Just a day after the game against Bari that brought him back to Serie A, the Transfermarkt website updated the market value of the ‘Bambino’. The goal scorer token, which was previously valued at €2.2 million, is now valued at €2.7 million.