FCS prodigy Raphael Kofler: Will he move to Serie A? © FC Südtirol

Kofler to Serie A: Will everything happen very quickly now?

For weeks there have been transfer rumors surrounding FC Südtirol's rising star Raphael Kofler. Now everything could happen very quickly.

July 28, 2026

From: det

Raphael Kofler is currently the most sought-after player at FC Südtirol. At just 21 years old, the center-back has already become a regular starter and key player in recent years. His move to Serie A seems inevitable – and is now apparently imminent.

First division club Cagliari has been vying for Kofler's signature for weeks – and may now have achieved a breakthrough in negotiations with FC Schaffhausen. "Pisacane (Cagliari coach, ed.) has Kofler," headlined [newspaper name]. Tuttosport in its Tuesday edition. According to the Turin sports daily, only the final details need to be clarified; the official announcement is imminent.

What will FCS receive?

Three million euros are expected to be paid to FC Südtirol, and Cagliari player Davide Veroli (23) – who played for Palermo last season – is also set to join Bolzano on loan. For Raphael Kofler, it would certainly be a huge milestone in his still young career – and a dream come true. The next few hours will bring definitive clarity.