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

Romelu Lukaku Credits Galatasaray Ace for Guiding His Move to Napoli

October 4, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Former Inter and Roma striker Romelu Lukaku has returned to Serie A to reunite with his favorite head coach, Antonio Conte, at Napoli. The Belgium international has enjoyed a bright start to life at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, tallying two goals and three assists in his first five appearances for the Partenopei.

Manchester United and Juventus will compete against two teams to put their hands on Victor Osimhen, as Al-Hilal are ready to join the fray,

Osimhen Bullish About His Price Tag, Hails Galatasaray

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

After a few weeks and games in Turkey, Victor Osimhen has taken stock of his surprising move to Galatasaray talking to the team’s TV channel: “Istanbul is incredible. It’s a very big city, and I didn’t know that. This team is the most important thing."

Galatasaray formally announced the acquisition of Victor Osimhen on Wednesday, stating he’d make €6M in the ongoing season.

Napoli Loanee Enjoys Winning Start to Super Lig Career

September 14, 2024 Marko Vrakela Galatasaray, Napoli, Serie A

Napoli loanee Victor Osimhen enjoyed a triumphant start to his season-long loan at Galatasaray on Saturday evening. The reigning Turkish Super Lig holders brushed Rizespor aside with an overwhelming 5-0 victory on home turf.

In the 1980s Serie A landscape dominated by giants like Juventus, Milan, and Inter, Napoli's 1986-87 season stood out as a watershed moment.

Serie A Epic Seasons: 1986/87, Napoli and Maradona’s Tale of Triumph

March 1, 2024 Nargiz Mammadzada Napoli, Serie A, Tactical Trends

In the 1980s Serie A landscape dominated by giants like Juventus, Milan, and Inter, Napoli's 1986-87 season stood out as a watershed moment. Then, in 1984, something unexpected happened. A little club from the south, Napoli, made a bold move, signing a player who would change everything: Diego Armando Maradona.

Ex-Napoli Striker Alerts European Clubs of ‘Next Mertens’

March 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Former Napoli marksman Roberto ‘El Pampa’ Sosa has revealed an Argentine prospect who, according to him, could become the next Dries Mertens.

Dries Mertens joined Galatasaray after a long saga regarding his contract renewal with Napoli, with Juventus also making an offer.

Mertens Agent Recounts Napoli Exit and Juventus Offer

September 16, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Dries Mertens joined Galatasaray after a long saga regarding his contract renewal with Napoli, with Juventus also making an offer to onboard him on a free, although the striker refused for sentimental reasons: "We realized too late that his time with the Azzurri was coming to an end."