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Rafa Marin has decided to leave Napoli and accepted a loan back to La Liga to Villarreal. The Real Madrid product joined in a convoluted deal.

Napoli Defender on Real Madrid Radar After Big Injury

November 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Real Madrid are eyeing Serie A to address their defense after a few injuries and are considering bringing back an old acquaintance, Rafa Marin, who hasn’t won over Antonio Conte. He joined Napoli on a permanent deal but with some caveats.

Napoli were already searching for a center-back beforehand, even more so following Natan’s shoulder injury, as he'll be out for a while.

Napoli Rekindle Their Efforts to Find a New Center-back

December 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli were already searching for a center-back beforehand, even more so following Natan’s shoulder injury. The talent is undergoing further tests but might be sidelined for up to two months. They were considering partying ways with Leo Ostigard, who hasn’t won over Walter Mazzarri, but they might just add.

Napoli were rebuffed in their first attempt to acquire Max Kilman, but they haven’t given up. He’s top of the list to replace Kim Min-Jae.

Napoli Continue to Pursue Wolverhampton Star Kilman

July 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Wolverhampton One comment

Napoli were rebuffed in their first attempt to acquire Max Kilman, but they haven’t given up. He’s top of the list to replace Kim Min-Jae, whose official departure will come later than anticipated but is in no doubt. Borussia Moenchengladbach is resisting for Ko Itakura as well.

Napoli have been attached to multiple options to replace Kim Min-Jae, but they haven’t gone all-in on any of them just yet.

Bayern Munich Haven’t Activated Kim Release Clause Yet

July 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Stuttgart, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Napoli have been attached to multiple options to replace Kim Min-Jae, but they haven’t gone all-in on any of them just yet. One of the reasons, other than the difficulties in coming to terms with the respective teams, is that the South Korean hasn’t formally left.

As has been clear for a while, Kim Min-Jae is headed to Bayern Munich, but the final figures of the deal had yet to be ironed out.

Bayern Munich Finalize Numbers of Kim Min-Jae Deal

June 30, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Leeds United, Liverpool, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

As has been clear for a while, Kim Min-Jae is headed to Bayern Munich, but the final figures of the deal had yet to be ironed out. His release clause was variable and depended on the revenue of the buyers. The Bavarians will ultimately pay €58M to Napoli.

Napoli are on the prowl for a new defender considering Kim Min-Jae’s likely departure. David Hancko addressed the chatter.

Feyenoord Defender Comments on Rumored Napoli Interest

June 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Borussia Moenchengladbach, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Newcastle United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli are on the prowl for a new defender considering Kim Min-Jae’s likely departure. The South Korean star, who traveled to his home country for the draft, has already packed and booked the movers ahead of his transfer to England. Manchester United lead the race, but Newcastle and Tottenham are keen too.

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