E now, the market. Even with the Italians, with the national teams, after the end of the adventure in Germany for Luciano Spalletti’s Italy. What will begin tomorrow could already become a very important week for Napoli’s business: two shots that sporting director Manna is trying to define before the start of the training camp scheduled in Dimaro, Trentino, from 11 to 21 July. A central defender: Alessandro Buongiorno, always and only him, especially him now that the national team (alas) has also concluded its European parable. And a left winger, capable of playing on the right too: Leonardo Spinazzola31 years old, officially released from today after the end of the long period at Roma. Spina, among other things, would also arrive in time to actually begin the preparation in Val di Sole, on the pitch, which is essential to quickly enter the mechanisms of Conte’s system. Two plus one: the Spanish defender Rafa Marin, 22 years old, the first purchase already closed with Real Madrid, unofficial but not yet official, however expected near the gathering, scheduled a couple of days before the take-off for Trentino.
Naples, the push for Buongiorno: the figures
The big target of the Napoli market, however, remains Buongiorno, 25 years old, free since yesterday and on vacation after the elimination of the national team at the European Championship in Germany. A tournament that he has not been able to experience on the field for even a single minute: Spalletti has never used him, neither from the start nor during the match. Wrapped in the blue of Napoli, however, things would be completely different: Conte focuses a lot, we also do a lot on the Torino center, a natural left-footer, fast and practical in marking, dominant in the air. A strong, good, structured defender who breathes the air of home in the three-man line after having played there both in Juric’s three years and in Nicola’s Granata phase. Napoli is the only club that has put together a very serious, super offer for him: 35 million euros with bonuses. Toro started with a huge request, 40 million fixed base plus 5 in bonuses, but the distances are now reduced, they will meet halfway. Conte also spoke with Buongiorno, he knows that he likes it just as he liked the frantic pressing: in Turin they were waiting for relaunches from the Premier, Newcastle, and a few illustrious Italian clubs interested, but the most concrete and also feasible steps were those of Napoli. Starting tomorrow, DS Manna will be back in Milan to weave Buongiorno’s web and then Spinazzola’s: the strategy is defined, very clear.
Naples, the Di Lorenzo situation
The elimination of the national team will also bring forward the timing of the last act of the Di Lorenzo case: De Laurentiis sent love messages to the player on the occasion of Conte’s presentation, who in turn brought very flattering concepts towards the captain. Napoli do not think in the slightest or even remotely about the possibility of selling him, and the social like that Di Lorenzo gave to the images of the coach’s official debut at Palazzo Reale published on the club’s social channels created a lot of positive sensations. He, however, will not be in Dimaro: like Buongiorno he has the right to holidays, to the period of well-deserved holidays. Appointment in Castel di Sangro, from July 25th. Maybe for everyone.
