The approval is there, the will too. Napoli’s double game in terms of reinforcements in defence concerns both Alexander Good morningis Leonardo SpinazzolaWith the first one, we need to find a compromise with Torino, the owner of the central defender’s contract.
With Spinazzola, on the other hand, we are dealing directly with his manager (Davide Lippi) to put pen to paper. Both operations are on the right track to get to the checkers. However, some details remain to be ironed out both on the economic front and on the length of the engagement (in Spinazzola’s case). Let’s start from the end.
The former Roma winger who said goodbye to the entire Giallorossi environment with a touching letter is ready to embark on a new adventure in blue. Conte likes the player (who wanted him with him during his time with the national team), he is enthusiastic about embracing the project Napoli and he has often spoken to the new coach. In short, all the conditions are there for Spinazzola could be the ad hoc reinforcement on the left lane, especially in view of the departure of the Portuguese Mario Rui destined to end his career in his homeland.
Before the final white smoke, however, an agreement must be found on the salary: Napoli is proposing the singular formula of one plus one. Which translated into hard cash means a year’s contract with an option for a second at slightly higher figures (but on a sliding scale) that Leonardo perceived in yellow and red (3 million per season), but spread over two years with options and bonuses (also per appearance) that would increase his fee. The player’s management, on the other hand, is pushing for a two-year contract, also thanks to the physical condition of their client supported by numbers that disprove the common belief that comes with a lack of continuity (in the last two seasons Spinazzola has played 76 games between Mourinho and De Rossi). In short, there is still something missing before the signature, but the impression is that the deal will be done.
Pressing the bull
A slightly different speech for Alexander Good morning. In this case, the agreement must be found with Urbano Cairo. The patron of Toro had postponed any discussion on the possible transfer of his captain until the end of Italy’s adventure at Euro ’24. Italy went out sadly in the eighth finals, Good morning he didn’t even collect a single minute and the hope of seeing the player’s value soar has run aground in… Swiss.
The valuation of his contract remains the same: 45 million euros. Napoli has already gone ahead by offering 35 (plus 5 in bonuses) and already has a basic agreement with the defender for a five-year contract at figures almost triple the current ones. The defender will talk about it with Cairo and with Toro’s sports director Vagnati. Only after the discussion – and the agreement – will we move on to the papers to be signed. Even in this case, however, the trail is very hot and the checkered flag is near. On the contrary, the negotiations are cooling down with Mario Hermoso28-year-old central defender who broke away from Atletico Madrid.
The entourage’s salary (and commission) requests are still considered too high for the blue club, which for the moment remains on the sidelines. Napoli confirms that they are looking very carefully at the green line, also and above all in the back package. DeLa has secured the enfant prodige Christian Garofalo (class of 2007), fresh from the victory of the European Championship with the U-17. The central defender, assisted by Team Raiola, has signed his first contract with Napoli. Chapter Kvaratskhelia.
Help for Kvara
The striker must decide on the adjustment proposed by De Laurentiis or stay in Naples (at the same figures as in the past) until 2027. DeLa, Conte and Manna reiterated that Kvara is not moving, despite the sirens of PSG. Georgia coach Sagnol also intervened on the subject. «If Kvara wants to go to PSG, he must go. But I don’t think he is the only one to decide: he still has a contract with Naples. It is a great club that must be respected like all the others. Whether it is Naples or Paris, I want to see him happy, that he plays with emotion, this is what makes him fantastic: I wish him all the best for his career».
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