Posted December 27, 2021 at 8:10 pm by The editorial staff
While Kevin Strootman was loaned for two seasons in Cagliari during the last summer transfer window, the Dutchman continues the difficulties in Italy.
Arrived in 2018 at OM coming from AS Roma for 25M €, Kevin Strootman never met the expectations placed on him in Marseille . After three and a half seasons of struggle in Ligue 1 , the Dutchman was loaned six months to Genoa in January 2021. Last summer, the 31-year-old is a again returned to Serie A , this time to Cagliari for a two-season loan. In this operation, Pablo Longoria made a considerable effort by taking over part of the imposing salary of Kevin Strootman . Nevertheless, the midfielder seems to be going through a real ordeal in Italy …
Nothing is going for Strootman in Cagliari
In his edition of the day, The Team takes stock of the situation of Kevin Strootman in Cagliari . Despite a start to the season as a starter, the Dutchman has gradually left the plans of Walter Mazzarri , the coach of the Sardinian club. To make matters worse, Strootman is still hampered by many injuries. The French daily specifies that the 31-year-old midfielder underwent arthroscopy of the left knee in early December, which should keep Kevin Strootman away from the field until February. Enough to reinforce the rumors of a hasty return to OM , as recently announced by the Italian press.