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Napoli have Brighton stalwart Jan Paul van Hecke in their crosshairs, as they plan to meet Antonio Conte’s request to sign a new reliable defender.

Napoli Keen on Brighton Star to Strenghten the Defense

December 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Brighton, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, MLS, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Villarreal One comment

Napoli have Brighton stalwart Jan Paul van Hecke in their crosshairs ahead of January, when they fully plan to meet Antonio Conte’s request to sign a new reliable defender to join Alessandro Buongiorno and Amir Rrahmani in the back.

Napoli felt the urge to publicly dismiss the links to Mario Hermoso, who’s been tipped to be their third addition in the back following some exits.

Napoli Issue Rather Bizarre Statement About Hermoso

July 24, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Napoli felt the urge to publicly dismiss the links to Mario Hermoso, who’s been tipped to be their third addition in the back following some exits: "Our defensive line has been completed with the acquisitions of Rafa Marin and Alessandro Buongiorno."

Mario Hermoso is keen on joining Napoli and working with Antonio Conte, but he won’t wait for them for too much longer due to other offers.

Napoli Lead Hermoso Race But Need to Rush Some Exits

July 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Mario Hermoso is keen on joining Napoli but he won’t wait for them for too much longer. There’s still a sizeable difference between the club’s offer and his demands on wages. The Azzurri already added Rafa Marin and Alessandro Buongiorno.

Francesco Acerbi has broken his silence about the ongoing controversy a couple of days after being acquitted: "I'm sad and disappointed."

Acerbi Exhales and Fights Back After Favorable Ruling

March 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Francesco Acerbi has broken his silence about the ongoing controversy a couple of days after being acquitted: “I’m sad and disappointed. Everybody lost in this matter. I’ve seen people react like I was released after ten years in prison."

Francesco Acerbi has been acquitted of the accusation of racially insulting Juan Jesus. The decision is final because it can’t be appealed.

Juan Jesus Mull Options After Debatable Acerbi Ruling

March 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Francesco Acerbi has been acquitted of the accusation of racially insulting Juan Jesus. The decision is final because it can’t be appealed within the confines of sports justice. Napoli issued a scorching-hot statement on the matter.

Francesco Acerbi has been acquitted by the sports judge Gerardo Mastandrea after being accused of hurling a racist toward Juan Jesus.

Acerbi Cleared for Lack of Evidence in Juan Jesus Case

March 26, 2024 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Francesco Acerbi has been acquitted by the sports judge Gerardo Mastandrea after being accused of hurling a racist toward Juan Jesus in the recent clash with Napoli. He won’t face discipline as there was no hard evidence against him.

Dimarco stunned fans inside San Siro, breaking the deadlock against Frosinone after letting fly an unbelievable goal just past the midfield line.

Inter Urged to Show Composure After Painful Week

March 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Federico Dimarco has urged his Inter teammates to avoid desperation after taking another bad beat on Sunday. Only a few days after crashing out of the Champions League on penalties, Nerazzurri shared the spoils with Serie A title-holders Napoli in a 1-1 home draw.

Juan Jesus: "Spalletti? He Helped Me a Lot, He Wanted Me"

Juan Jesus Maintains Napoli Deserved More Than Draw at Meazza

March 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Former Inter center-back Juan Jesus is adamant Napoli deserved more than just a draw after a dramatic 1-1 stalemate at Giuseppe Meazza. The Brazilian scored a free header in the 81st minute, undoing Matteo Darmian's first-half opener.

Inter and Mattia Darmian have agreed to add a year to his contract, which now runs until 2024. The versatile defender has been at the club since 2020.

Inter Player Ratings vs Napoli: Tired Nerazzurri Shocked by Ex-Employee

March 17, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Inter let a narrow lead slip through their fingers late in a keenly-contested 1-1 draw against Scudetto holders Napoli on Sunday night. A mix of fatigue and disappointment after a midweek Champions League fiasco caught up with the runaway Serie A leaders, resulting in an apathetic performance.

Napoli has lost another left-back to injury, Mathias Olivera, but they remain unlikely to turn to the free-agent pool to replenish the position.

Napoli Unlikely to Add Free Agent After Olivera Injury

November 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli has lost another left-back to injury, Mathias Olivera, but they remain unlikely to turn to the free-agent pool to replenish the position. They had thought about it after Mario Rui went down, ultimately opting against it. That will be the case again.

Rudi Garcia has collected seven points in three matches since being given an ultimatum in the past international break and needs to keep it up.

Napoli Looking for Much-Needed Defensive Improvement

November 2, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Rudi Garcia has collected seven points in three matches since being given an ultimatum in the past international break. He’ll need to do even better in the three fixtures coming up before the next one, versus Salernitana, Union Berlin, and Empoli, to avoid his hot seat from becoming torrid.

Rudi Garcia is preparing for the Verona game with the burdensome presence of Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis at the training center.

Napoli Coach Fine-Tuning Schemes for Verona Contest

October 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Hellas Verona, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Rudi Garcia is preparing for the Verona game with the burdensome presence of Aurelio De Laurentiis at the training center. The coach has to replace two mainstays, Frank Anguissa and Victor Osimhen, who are nursing thigh injuries. Juan Jesus suffered a relapse of his problem.

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