Ghanaian midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana has returned to Cagliari on loan, hoping a familiar environment will help revive his season and put him back on track for international recognition.

The 22-year-old completed the move on Wednesday, rejoining the Sardinian club for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign during the winter transfer window. Sulemana remains under contract with Bologna but has struggled to establish himself since his permanent switch last summer.

Limited opportunities at Bologna saw the midfielder make just four appearances this season, prompting a search for regular football. Although several Serie A sides, including Genoa and Sassuolo, were interested in securing his services, Sulemana chose a return to Cagliari, a club where he previously felt at home.

The decision is rooted in familiarity and unfinished business. During the 2023/24 season, Sulemana featured 24 times for Cagliari, scoring twice and earning praise for his energy and versatility in midfield. That form later earned him a move to Atalanta in 2024, before his subsequent transfer to Bologna.

Now back in Sardinia, the Ghana international will be eager to rediscover the confidence and rhythm that once made him a key figure for the Rossoblù.

The loan spell also comes at a crucial time for his international ambitions. With Ghana building towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup, regular playing time could prove decisive as the Black Stars’ technical team monitors potential midfield options.

Sulemana could make his return debut this weekend when Cagliari travel to Florence to face Fiorentina at the Artemio Franchi Stadium, a chance to announce his comeback on a familiar Italian stage.