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Barring a surprisingly quick recovery, Napoli won’t have Alessandro Buongiorno in the last four matches because of a thigh strain.

Star Napoli Defender Most Likely Done for the Season

April 30, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Barring a surprisingly quick recovery, Napoli won’t have Alessandro Buongiorno in the last four matches. The center-back returned from a two-game absence against Torino, as he was dealing with thigh tendinopathy, but was forced off.

Napoli were hit by two late absences just before the Bologna game, and things won’t get better for them in that sense against Empoli next week.

Napoli Depleted Due to Wave of Injuries and Suspensions

April 8, 2025 Enrico Passarella Empoli, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Napoli were hit by two late absences just before the Bologna game, and things won’t get better for them in that sense against Empoli next week. The Partenopei failed to take advantage of Inter’s faux pas and were held to a draw.

Napoli director Giovanni Manna stated that their initial goal wasn’t to compete for the Scudetto, but they’ll obviously try their best

Napoli Exec Discusses Title Race and Their Early Plan

March 19, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli director Giovanni Manna stated that their initial goal wasn’t to compete for the Scudetto, but they’ll obviously try their best considering how the season has gone: "We deserve to fight for the title until the end.

Napoli have lost Alessandro Buongiorno for a while due to a back injury, which will further increase their urgency to land Jakub Kiwior.

Napoli Accelerate Kiwior Chase After Buongiorno Injury

December 17, 2024 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli have lost Alessandro Buongiorno for a while due to a back injury, which will further increase their urgency to find a new center-back, with Jakub Kiwior at the top of his wish list despite Arsenal’s rigidness about his future.

It’s a particular week for Alessandro Buongiorno, who’s about to face Torino, the team where he spent the entirety of his career before moving to Napoli.

Buongiorno Discusses Napoli Move and Atalanta Refusal

November 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market

It’s a particular week for Alessandro Buongiorno, who’s about to face Torino, the team where he spent the entirety of his career before moving to Napoli: “I’ve had 17/18 great years with the Granata, but it was time to make an extra step."

Alessandro Buongiorno stayed upbeat and invited his side to react against Inter following the stunning 3-0 loss to Atalanta on Sunday.

Buongiorno Urges Napoli to React to Dud Against Inter

November 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Alessandro Buongiorno stayed upbeat and invited his side to react following the stunning 3-0 loss to Atalanta on Sunday: "If you make mistakes in the final third and in the back, it means that you have to revise something.”

A Manchester United emissary was spotted in the stands of the clash between Empoli and Napoli, focusing on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Alessandro Buongiorno.

Manchester United Reportedly Scout Elite Napoli Couple

October 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

An emissary from Manchester United was spotted in the stands of the recent clash between Empoli and Napoli, focusing in particular on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Alessandro Buongiorno. The Red Devils are no strangers to shopping in Serie A.

Napoli are top of the table of their own for the first time since winning the title in 2022/2023. Much of their early success has come from their defense.

Stellar Buongiorno Helped Napoli Turn Things Around

October 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli are top of the table of their own for the first time since winning the title in 2022/2023. Much of their early success has come from their defensive prowess. They quickly righted the ship after giving up three goals to Hellas Verona in the opener.

Antonio Conte and Alessandro Buongiorno could have been on the other side of the fence in Saturday’s clash between Juventus and Napoli.

Conte and Buongiorno Had a Chance of Going to Juventus

September 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Antonio Conte and Alessandro Buongiorno could have been on the other side in Saturday’s clash between Juventus and Napoli. The coach attempted to orchestrate his return in recent years, while the Bianconeri tabled a substantial bid for the Torino ace.

While the Victor Osimhen case marred the final hours of the transfer window for Napoli, Romelu Lukaku showed up on his debut.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Cagliari: Newcomers Leave Wreckage in Sardinia

September 15, 2024 Marko Vrakela Cagliari, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Napoli picked up where they left off before the international break, demolishing out-of-sorts Cagliari 4-0 at the Unipol Domus. Despite an emphatic scoreline, Sunday's game in Sardinia wasn't plain sailing for Antonio Conte's charges.

Napoli staved off a feeble attempt by Inter and will soon officialize the arrival of Alessandro Buongiorno. He’ll take the medicals early in the week.

Napoli’s Buongiorno Reveals Role Models in First Presser

July 30, 2024 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Newly-signed Napoli stopper Alessandro Buongiorno has revealed the defenders he looks up to in a bid to elevate his game. Having completed his move from Torino, the 25-year-old becomes the Partenopei’s fourth permanent transfer of the season, after Rafa Marin, Leonardo Spinazzola and Matija Popovic.

Østigård didn’t enjoy the best of starts to his Napoli career last season, as Min-jae overshadowed more than most with his fantastic performances.

Napoli Center-Back Close to Replacing Buongiorno at Torino

July 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Talks between Tornio and Napoli over Leo Ostigard's switch to the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino are reportedly in 'advanced stages.' According to TMW, the Granata could sign the Norwegian center-back on loan with a mandatory purchase option in a deal worth €7 million.

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