Kevin Carlos Joins Cagliari on Loan from Nice
Striker Kevin Carlos has joined Italian club Cagliari on loan from French side Nice, with an option to buy. The Spanish-Nigerian forward signed a contract with Cagliari until June 2027.
Key takeaways
- Cagliari Calcio has secured the services of striker Kevin Carlos on loan from Nice.
- The deal, announced on August 10, 2026, includes an option for Cagliari to purchase the player.
- Carlos, a Spanish-Nigerian forward, brings experience from leagues in Switzerland and France.
- He was the top scorer in the Swiss league during the 2023-24 season and won a domestic double with FC Basel.
What Happened
Cagliari Calcio has announced the acquisition of player Kevin Carlos from Nice on a loan deal that includes an option to purchase. The Italian club confirmed the move on August 10, 2026. Carlos has signed a contract with Cagliari that will run until June 30, 2027.
Background
Kevin Carlos, born in Ceuta in 2001 to Nigerian parents, is a Spanish-Nigerian centre-forward. He began his career in the youth ranks at Huesca, making his first-team debut in December 2020. He later played for Betis on loan before moving to Switzerland with Yverdon. His spell in Switzerland was notable, as he finished as the league's top scorer in the 2023/24 season with 14 goals. He then transferred to FC Basel in the summer of 2024, where he contributed to winning the league and cup double, scoring 14 goals across all competitions. Carlos then moved to Nice, where he scored his first goal on October 2, 2025, in a Europa League match. Cagliari competes in Serie A, while Nice plays in France's Ligue 1.
Key Facts
- Kevin Carlos joins Cagliari from Nice on loan with an option to buy.
- The transfer was announced on August 10, 2026.
- Carlos has signed a contract with Cagliari until June 30, 2027.
- He was born in Ceuta in 2001 to Nigerian parents and holds dual Spanish and Nigerian nationality.
- He was the top scorer in the Swiss league in the 2023/24 season with 14 goals.
- Carlos won a league and cup double with FC Basel during the 2024-25 season.
- He scored his first goal for Nice on October 2, 2025, in a Europa League match against Fenerbahce.
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