The story between Natan and Napoli ends here. With a dry statement on the official website, the Neapolitan club announced that Real Betis Balompié has exercised its option to permanently purchase the Brazilian defender.
Arrived in the summer of 2023 amidst expectations and curiosity, Nathan Bernardo de Souza has not managed to establish himself consistently in the Azzurri jersey. Between technical choices and difficulties in settling in, the 2001-born centre-back has made few appearances, often ending up on the fringes of the project.
Now a new phase of his career opens up in La Liga, where Betis have decided to bet on his potential. “We wish Natan the best of luck for the rest of his sporting career”, wrote Napoli, bidding him farewell without too many frills. A closing that feels more like a liberation than a heartfelt farewell.
Article published by Vincenzo Scarpa on June 9, 2025, at 14:24 PM
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Natan's situation with Napoli seems to have been complicated and difficult to manage, but I hope that at Real Betis he can find the right opportunities to demonstrate his value in professional football. It is always sad to see a player leave a team, but sometimes it is necessary for one's growth.