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Napoli Transfer Market Stalling Over Lack of Departures

July 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, Valencia

Napoli have opened talks for a few targets and set up some deals, but they need some sales to unlock their transfer market. The exits of multiple players on expiring contracts are not enough for the club to begin making further additions.

Napoli are closing in on a resolution after weeks of uncertainty and have picked their next starting goalkeeper, as Meret is nearing an extension.

Napoli Rumored to Have Chosen New Starting Goalkeeper

June 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella Genoa, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli are closing in on a resolution after weeks of uncertainty and have picked their next starting goalkeeper. Alex Meret is nearing an extension, while David Ospina, whose contract runs out in June, will most likely leave the club and head elsewhere.

Napoli president De Laurentiis has Luis Enrique and Antonio Conte in his sights to replace Luciano Spalletti, as their relationship is strained.

Napoli President Unwilling to Compromise to Keep Stars

May 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Aurelio De Laurentiis hailed the fact that Napoli already completed multiple deals in short order and commented on some contractual situations and addressed some thorny contractual situations regarding some of the linchpins of the squad.

Despite the words of his agents, who hinted at a departure, Napoli still have some chances to retain David Ospina, who is on an expiring deal.

Spalletti in Favor of Retaining Napoli Veteran Goalie

May 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

Despite the words of his agents, who hinted at a departure, Napoli still have some chances to retain David Ospina. Coach Luciano Spalletti is pushing for such solution. On the other hand, president Aurelio De Laurentiis is skeptical about meeting his requests.

The remaining matches of the 2021-2022 season could easily be the final ones for David Ospina at Napoli. The goalkeeper is on an expiring contract.

Ospina Interested in Real Madrid Reunion with Ancelotti

May 6, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021, Transfer Market

The remaining matches of the 2021-2022 season could easily be the final ones for David Ospina at Napoli. The goalkeeper is on an expiring contract and strongly considering leaving. The Azzurri have not really pushed the envelope to re-up his deal up so far.

On top of the Azzurri, a few of the most recognizable Serie A players will not participate in the 2022 World Cup following Tuesday’s results.

Several Serie A Stars Fail to Qualify for the 2022 World Cup

March 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Algeria, Chile, Colombia, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Nigeria, Peru, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Sweden, World Cup 2022, World Cup 2022 Qualifiers

On top of the Azzurri, a few of the most recognizable Serie A players will not participate in the 2022 World Cup following Tuesday’s results. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sweden lost two-nil to Poland in the playoff final. Victor Osimhen and Nigeria will miss out as, and the same goes for multiple South American internationals.

Koulibaly enters the final year of his Napoli contract, and a summer exit might be imminent. Chelsea are the newest serious addition to the list of suitors.

Napoli Intend to Keep Koulibaly Despite Barcelona Interest

March 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Napoli will have to reshape the roster next summer as multiple players have expiring contracts, and replacing Kalidou Koulibaly is not currently in their plans. The center-back has been linked to Barcelona recently and has been routinely on the radar of top clubs. However, the club believes he will continue to stick around.

Lazio are looking for a new starting goalkeeper for next season, and David Ospina is among the leading options. He is on an expiring contract.

Napoli Goalkeeper Ospina Among Top Summer Targets for Lazio

February 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Lazio are looking for a new starting goalkeeper for next season, and David Ospina is among the leading options. He is on an expiring contract, like Thomas Strakosha and Pepe Reina. The Albanian international is highly likely to leave despite having taken over between the sticks. The Biancocelesti are mulling a few options.

Differently from Juventus and Inter, Napoli are not planning any major investments in January. They will at most add a left-back on loan.

Napoli Zigging While Other Serie A Heavyweights Are Zagging

January 27, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Newcastle United, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Differently from Juventus and Inter, Napoli are not planning any major investments in January. They will at most add a left-back and do not envision a shift in their strategy next summer either. Aurelio De Laurentiis intends to keep the books in order and considers the recent deals of the competitors rather reckless.

Juventus Free-Agent Plans Target Napoli Goalkeeper

November 15, 2021 Akhil Fisher Juventus, Napoli, Serie A

The former Arsenal goalkeeper is well-known for his agile and athletic reflexes that make him one of Serie A’s most cherished guardians in goal.

Napoli Goalkeeper in Wait-and-See Mode on Contract Extension

October 15, 2021 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Alex Meret was anointed as the Napoli starter by Luciano Spalletti to open the season. However, he suffered a significant back injury in early September, and the alternation with David Ospina has returned. The situation could affect his future at the club as his contract is up in 2023.

Napoli Face Goalkeeper Dilemma as Juventus Clash Looms, Mirante Offers Himself

September 6, 2021 Akhil Fisher Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A

The Partenopei have a dilemma on their hands for the main goalkeeper position after both David Ospina and Alex Meret recently sustained injuries. Out of the two, it is certainly the latter who has been on the receiving end of a much disappointing injury.

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