Napoli will quickly re-invest the money coming from the sale of Kalidou Koulibaly on three additions. The Azzurri set sights on Kim Min-Jae to replace their ace, and he is indeed on the verge of joining. The following signings will be Giovanni Simeone and Ola Solbakken, although with different timings.
As per Tuttomercatoweb, the Partenopei have struck a deal with the South Korean center-back on personal terms. The contract is convoluted, but the parties seem to have agreed on everything. The newcomer will earn €2.5M wages that will progressively increase. A €42M release clause will come into effect in the summer of 2024. His agent confirmed to Fener Actual.
“We have reached an agreement with Napoli. If everything goes well, we will put pen to paper later this week.”
Giovanni Simeone has turned down multiple destinations to wait for Napoli to finalize other additions and especially Andrea Petagna’s exit. The backup striker is poised to join Monza. The Azzurri are ironing out the deal with Verona for €15/18M depending on the final formula, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.
The Partenopei have surpassed Roma for Solbakken, who will likely come in as a free agent in January, also for injury-related reasons. The winger needs surgery for a shoulder problem and will miss two-to-three months. He has given his word to them, and the Giallorossi are unlikely to counter, Corriere della Sera relays.
Our Take on the Rumored Napoli Additions
Kim is a solid choice to replace Koulibaly, and he should fit right in. Simeone is a high-end option to deputize Victor Osimhen, and the two can definitely feature together. Nobody would have blamed them for going for cheaper targets, and he will likely play more than anticipated. Solbakken is well worth a flier, considering his success in European Conference League.