The rural town of Ollolai has been trying to persuade outsiders to move in and revive it after decades of depopulation.

The town has been selling off dilapidated houses for as little as one euro to sweeten the deal.

It is now offering potential American expats cheap homes following the results of the US election.

“Are you worn out by global politics? Looking to embrace a more balanced lifestyle while securing new opportunities?” the Live In Ollolai website reads.

“It’s time to start building your European escape in the stunning paradise of Sardinia.”

Mayor Francesco Columbu told CNN that the website was specifically created to attract Americans following the presidential election.

He added that he loves the US and is convinced Americans would revive the town.

“We just really want, and will focus on, Americans above all,” he says. “We can’t, of course, ban people from other countries to apply, but Americans will have a fast-track procedure. We are betting on them to help us revive the village. They are our winning card.”

“Of course, we can’t specifically mention the name of one US president who just got elected, but we all know that he’s the one from whom many Americans want to get away from now and leave the country,” Columbu adds.

“We have specifically created this website now to meet US post-elections relocation needs. The first edition of our digital nomad scheme, which launched last year, was already solely for Americans.”

“The village remains half empty, we still have about 100 unoccupied cheap homes potentially on sale, ready to move in. We have mapped and listed them all, and soon photos will be online for buyers to take a look at.”