Recent Departures Start Unlocking Napoli Additions
Napoli have finalized the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Miguel Gutierrez, which will allow them to bring in new players. The first will be Costantino Favasuli, whom they blocked early in the summer....
Recent departures of Romelu Lukaku and Miguel Gutierrez have paved the way for Napoli to bring in new players. The first signing on the horizon is Costantino Favasuli, who will join the team on a €1M loan with a €6.2M obligation to buy. The 27-year-old will serve as a right-back, stepping in for the retiring Giovanni Di Lorenzo. Captain Di Lorenzo, meanwhile, is on the verge of signing a contract extension with the club.
Napoli also hope to complete a deal with Chelsea for Benoit Badiashile, with the club offering €3M for the player's temporary loan for one season, with an option to buy. Badiashile, a defender, is currently the only target Napoli are pursuing.
The departures of Lukaku and Gutierrez have left the Azzurri in need of additions. They must decide the fate of forwards Noa Lang and Lorenzo Lucca, who are essential for offensive play. Ajax is reportedly interested in Lucca, while Corriere dello Sport notes there has been little activity regarding the winger.
Ezequiel Zeballos, an Arsenal product, is close to joining Celta Vigo for €7.5M, according to Tyc Sports. The 23-year-old forward is an alternative to the previously discussed Gabriel Jesus, who has been difficult to secure. For now, while Kevin De Bruyne and David Neres remain, Napoli seems content with their current roster, though they have been cautious in their signings.
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