It is a time of great expectations and changes for Napoli. On the one hand, the Neapolitan club is close to signing the new coach Antonio Conte, on the other hand it is preparing to say goodbye to Victor Osimhen, whose transfer could bring 130 million euros into the club's coffers.
This sum will be crucial for the team's reconstruction, especially after a disappointing season which ended in tenth place.
Conte's signature is imminent: in the next few days, the coach and president Aurelio De Laurentiis will meet in Rome to formalize the agreement, which will tie Conte to Napoli until 2027. This marks the beginning of a new era for the club, with the fans placing great faith in the new coach.
Conte is already in contact with De Laurentiis and sporting director Giovanni Manna to discuss market strategies. At the same time, Napoli is anxiously awaiting the official offer for Victor Osimhen.
The Nigerian striker, currently injured, is being courted by several big European clubs. Chelsea seemed ready to make an offer including Romelu Lukaku in the swap, but the arrival of new manager Enzo Maresca has complicated matters, as the manager seems to prefer to keep Lukaku.
Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in Osimhen and could try to rebuild Napoli's star duo, investing over €100 million for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as well. This duo could help PSG overcome the departure of Kylian Mbappé, destined for Real Madrid.
However, at the moment, the official offer for Osimhen has not yet arrived, and Napoli is trying to resist the assault for Kvaratskhelia. While waiting for the offers to become concrete, Napoli is also working on the renewal front, trying to convince Kvaratskhelia to stay in blue despite the temptations of the Champions League.
The hope is that with Conte at the helm and a well-orchestrated transfer market, Napoli can soon return to being a protagonist in Italy and Europe.
Article published on 3 June 2024 - 18:54
