Napoli have recently extended the contracts of Frank Anguissa and Stanislav Lobotka, and their midfield partner Piotr Zielinski is next in line. His current one expires in 2024. Instead, Diego Demme has received offers from the Bundesliga and could depart in January.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Pole is comfortable with Azzurri and turned down the opportunity to move to the Premier League in the past. Now, he’d like to be rewarded for his loyalty and performances. The next one will be the final major contract of his career.
Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli will negotiate with the Zielinski camp from January on. Without an agreement, the star would be for sale next summer to avoid losing him for nothing the following year.
Instead, Demme could leave in the upcoming window, as he’d like to play more, Alfredo Pedullà informs. Salernitana moved on due to the cost of the deal. Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart have inquired in the last few days. Further German sides are keen. The Azzurri ask for €4/5M but could settle for a loan with option to buy if his next club paid his entire wages.
They are pursuing Azzedine Ounahi, but they can’t onboard him in January because they have already signed two extra-EU players this season. They might stand pat even if the outcast bolted.
Our Take on Napoli, Zielinski, and Demme
While the transfer market buzz is focusing on Kim Min-Jae and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Pole and Victor Osimhen are the ones to watch next summer if they don’t agree to an extension. The German has played so little that they would be fine without a replacement.
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