Matteo Prati
RAC
CM
Deep-Lying Playmaker
Dec 28, 2003 (22)
Right
6'1"
161 lb
Racing SantanderJoins Racing on loan
Prati has joined Racing Santander on a season-long loan from Cagliari, with an option to buy, the club announced.
Analysis: Prati arrives with considerable top-flight experience for a 22-year-old, having made 71 Serie A appearances and six in the Coppa Italia. The central midfielder spent the second half of last season on loan at Torino, making 14 appearances, and has also represented Italy 15 times at the U21 level. Prati should compete for regular minutes in the center of midfield, with his experience in Serie A giving Racing another established option as the campaign progresses.
Leaving Torino
Prati is returning to Cagliari, as Torino didn't sign him permanently.
Analysis: Prati played a lot in the second half of last season, assisting once and tallying 12 shots (zero on target), four chances created and 15 tackles, but Torino elected not to keep him for now. He could be a linchpin of the midfield at Cagliari if he stays, considering the departures of Michael Folorunsho, Luca Mazzitelli and Ibrahim Sulemana.
Assists at Cagliari
Prati assisted once to go with one corner and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Cagliari.
Analysis: Prati created Rafael Obrador's opener in the 37th minute with his first assist in the season. The also helped on defense with the second-most clearances for Torino. That was his seventh start in 12 overall appearances for the club since transferring from Cagliari.
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