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Napoli Express Preliminary Interest in Nice Fullback

December 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Napoli, Nice, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli have lost both left-backs in rapid succession and have inquired about Melvin Bard to plug the hole in January. Mathias Olivera is expected to miss a couple of months due to an MCL sprain, while Mario Rui should be back before the end of the year following a thigh strain.

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.

PSG Keeping Close Tabs on Napoli Left-Back Olivera

November 1, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Paris Saint Germain, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly monitoring the situation of Napoli wingback Mathias Olivera ahead of the winter transfer window. The Uruguayan arrived in the summer of 2022, and proved significant for Luciano Spalletti’s Scudetto-winning team last season. However, his stay might end up short in the south of Italy.

Napoli should finally field their new rearguard in Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Sporting Braga. Natan was slated to debut against Genoa.

Napoli Finally Ready to Unveil Their New-Look Defense

September 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli should field their new rearguard in Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Sporting Braga. Natan was slated to debut against Genoa. However, Amir Rrahmani couldn’t play due to muscle fatigue, and Rudi Garcia preferred to shelve the youngster too. Leo Ostigard and Juan Jesus got the nod.

It’s not all rosy for Napoli following the streak-busting loss to Lazio. Mario Giuffredi, the agent of Mario Rui, bitterly criticized Luciano Spalletti.

Fullback Agent Slams Napoli Coach for Lineup Choices

March 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

It’s not all rosy for Napoli following the streak-busting loss to Lazio. Mario Giuffredi, the agent of Mario Rui, bitterly criticized Luciano Spalletti. Mathias Olivera routinely plays over the Portuguese fullback in games where the Azzurri want a more defensive-minded posture and a physical left-back: "It's nonsense."

Napoli have been pursuing Mathias Olivera for multiple months but, despite the rumors, it is not a done deal yet and the parties are not on the same page.

Napoli Pursuit of Touted Getafe Fullbacks Hits a Snag

May 17, 2022 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bologna, Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Napoli have been pursuing Mathias Olivera for multiple months but, despite the rumors, it is not a done deal yet. Getafe insist that the Azzurri should trigger his release clause, which they do not want to do, having already agreed on personal terms.

Juventus are plotting to bolster their management at the end of the season, and they have shown interest in Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli.

Napoli Exec Giuntoli Discusses Recent Transfer Market Rumors

April 15, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Napoli director Giuntoli conveyed his confidence in his team after the loss to Fiorentina and weighed in on some recent transfer market rumblings: “We have important values and a high-quality coach and players. We are fully in the Scudetto race."

Napoli came within an inch to signing Mathias Olivera in January, but Getafe did not let him go, and Juventus have joined the fray.

Uruguay Stopper Olivera Nears Napoli Move

April 6, 2022 Akhil Fisher Napoli, Serie A

Olivera has also been tracked frequently by Juventus and several Spanish clubs, but Napoli look like they have won the race for the stopper, who has made 77 appearances for Getafe since arriving from Uruguay.

Inter have started seeking for a new contributor on the left wing, as Ivan Perisic might not re-up his contract, and Fabrizio Angileri is a candidate.

Inter Among Possible Landing Spots for River Plate Defender

March 31, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, River Plate, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Transfer Market

Inter have started seeking for a new contributor on the left wing, as Ivan Perisic might not re-up his contract, and Fabrizio Angileri could be a cheap candidate. He will be a free agent in a few months as well. He is one of the options to back up Robin Gosens next season.

Juventus Join Race with Napoli to Purchase Getafe Left-Back

March 9, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli came within an inch to signing Mathias Olivera in January, but Getafe did not let him go, and Juventus have joined the fray. The Bianconeri are scouting multiple options for the position as they are eager to move on from Alex Sandro. The Uruguayan left-back has a €20M release clause in his contract with Los Azulones.

Napoli made a serious attempt to sign Nicolas Tagliafico, but they will likely come up empty-handed. The fullback is also being pursued by Barcelona.

Napoli Trail Barcelona in Tagliafico Race, Eye Alternative

January 24, 2022 Enrico Passarella Ajax, Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli made a serious attempt to sign Nicolas Tagliafico, but they will likely come up empty-handed. The fullback is also being pursued by Barcelona and reportedly prefers to join them. The Azzuri have re-opened talks for one of their previous targets, but it will not be easy to add him in January already.

Despite Getafe’s late efforts to drive up his price tag, Napoli will indeed acquire Mathias Olivera. The Partenopei had been chasing him since January.

Getafe Quickly Rebuff Napoli Interest in Touted Left-Back

January 14, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli opened talks to sign Mathias Oliveira, but Getafe do not want to part ways with him in January. The Partenopei have been looking for a new left-back for multiple windows, even though Faouzi Ghoulam has hold his own when called upon. Starter Mario Rui just cleared the COVID-19 protocols.

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