Mario Hermoso He is one of the most sought-after defenders of the summer transfer market. After his contract with Atletico Madrid expired, the Spanish centre-back is considering various options for his future. Napoli is definitely interested in buying him, precisely because he is a free agent. However, there is quite a gap between the offer – a three-year deal worth 3.5 million – and the asking price, given that Hermoso wants to capitalize on his status, asking for 5 million per year for three seasons.
A stalemate situation which will be resolved, possibly, in the next few days. The intention to play in Serie A is there, as is Napoli’s optimism to close the deal. However, the distance is still there and it will not be easy to understand who will try to abdicate from their position. Hermoso played 45 games last season – 31 in La Liga and 9 in the Champions League – effectively occupying a starting position despite the last year of his contract remaining.
It has a value of around 25 million euros and could therefore be a capital gain. The problem is not – as underlined by many – the commissions for the agents, but rather the gap between the player’s request and Napoli itself, which is still determined to strike in the next few days. This is reported by the editorial staff of Tuttomercatoweb.
