2023 - Forza Napoli Press

04

Aug

Napoli Femminile

Napoli Femminile Prepare for Return to Serie A

With their promotion back to Serie A, Napoli Femminile have begun building a squad with the hopes of staying up. On Monday, the Azzurre announced they had secured the services of three Roma players on loan: Valentina Gallazzi, who spent last season on loan at Pomigliano; Alice Corelli, another ex-Pomigliano player; and Primavera player Nina Kajzba. On Tuesday, Napoli announced the acquisition of five additional players, all on loan from Juventus: forward Marija Banusic, who has 12 goals in the top flight during her time with Parma, Pomigliano and Roma; defender Alice Pellinghelli and midfielder Alice Giai, both of whom…

Napoli Draw Girona, Win in Penalty Shootout

03

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli Draw Girona, Win in Penalty Shootout

Giovanni Simeone equalized from the penalty spot after Leo Østigård gifted Cristian Stuani the opening goal of the match. Alex Meret stepped up in the penalty shootout, guiding Napoli to a 3-1 victory.Lineups Victor Osimhen and Coli Saco did not suit up due to muscle fatigue, while Diego Demme and Mario Rui continue to recover from muscle injuries. Eljif Elmas recovered from his muscular injury and Stanislav Lobotka featured in the second half, despite suffering from knee pain after the friendly against Hatayspor.First Half Second Half First Half Napoli created the first clear chance of the match. In the 6th…

01

Aug

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli Extend Raspadori Until 2028

On Tuesday, SSC Napoli announced the extension of Giacomo Raspadori's contract until 2028. "SSC Napoli announces that it has extended the contract for the sports performance of the footballer Giacomo Raspadori until 30 June 2028." In his debut season, the forward scored six goals, including matches-winners against Spezia and Juventus, and tallied five assists in 35 appearances (1,351 minutes) across all competitions.

Andrea Tedesco Appointed As Coach of Napoli Primavera

31

Jul

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Andrea Tedesco Appointed As Coach of Napoli Primavera

As reported by Giovanni Napoli, Andrea Tedesco has been appointed to replace Nicolò Frustalupi as the coach of Napoli's Primavera squad. Frustalupi was dismissed after Napoli U19 finished third from the bottom of the Primavera 1 table, 10 points behind their nearest rival. As a result of the relegation, Napoli are no longer obligated to field a U18 team. Tedesco coached Napoli's U18 team last season, finishing second from the bottom of the 11-team table, with a record of seven wins, five draws and 17 defeats.

31

Jul

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Jorge Alastuey Joins Spanish Club Teruel on Free Transfer

On the 18th of July, Spanish club CD Teruel, who recently earned promotion to the third division of Spanish football, announced the acquisition of former Napoli Primavera midfielder Jorge Alastuey. "Official | Jorge Alastuey joins the CD Teruel squad for next season. Bienvenido a Teruel, Alastuey!" Alastuey spent one season at Napoli, scoring three goals and adding five assists over 29 appearances in all competitions.

31

Jul

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Dylan De Pasquale Joins Gelbison On Free Transfer

On Wednesday, Serie D club Gelbison 1956 announced the acquisition of former Napoli Primavera player Dylan De Pasquale on a free transfer. Gelbison announces that it has secured the sporting performance of the young midfielder.Born in Naples, De Pasquale, born in 2004, further strengthens the club's youth package. Though he rose through the Napoli youth academy, Dylan also has experience with the Avellino and Cosenza youth academies. These are his first words in red and blue: “I'm happy to start this new chapter of my life, an experience with an established company and an excellent staff. I have no doubts…

31

Jul

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Valerio Boffelli Joins Cavese On Free Transfer

On the 20th of July, Serie D club Cavese 1919 announced the acquisition of former Napoli Primavera goalkeeper Valerio Boffelli on a free transfer. "Cavese 1919 announces that it has acquired the sports performance of goalkeeper Valerio Boffelli. Valerio, born in Naples on September 4, 2004, is back from his long experience in the youth sector of the Neapolitan club, where he played the whole process up to the Primavera last year, collecting 33 appearances with 9 clean sheets. He joined the Metellian society until June 30, 2024. Welcome Valerio"

31

Jul

By Joe Fischetti

Napoli Primavera

Davide Acampa Joins Rimini on Free Transfer

On Friday, Serie C club Rimini FC announced the acquisition of former Napoli Primavera player Davide Acampa on a free transfer. "Rimini FC announces that Davide Acampa is a new red and white midfielder. Born on February 9, 2003 in Massa di Somma, but raised in Portici, the 20-year-old left winger comes from Napoli, with whom he played in the Primavera 1 Championship and the Youth League last season, the youth Champions League in which he played six games. After his first steps at Landriani, Davide moved to Calcio Azzurri and from there to Napoli. With the Italian champion blue…

Napoli Defeat Hatayspor: 10 Quick Takeaways

31

Jul

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Napoli Defeat Hatayspor: 10 Quick Takeaways

Victor Osimhen and Giovanni Simeone each scored a brace as Napoli defeated Hatayspor 4-0 in their first friendly at Castel di Sangro. Forza Napoli Press presents 10 quick takeaways from the victory.1. Flexible FormationsWith Stanislav Lobotka sidelined due to pain in his left knee, Rudi Garcia lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with André-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Piotr Zielinski in the double-pivot. While Garcia is expected to use the 4-3-3 formation, the new Napoli coach has openly stated that his players will need to be adaptable to different tactics.2. Working Towards Full FitnessIn the two friendlies at Dimaro, Garcia replaced…

29

Jul

By Joe Fischetti

SSC Napoli

Injuries Accumulating Post-Sinatti

Since the resignation of Athletic Trainer Francesco Sinatti in mid-July, Napoli have seen a handful of players suffer injury. Mario Rui was removed in the first half of the club's friendly against SPAL at Dimaro Folgarida . On Friday, Napoli confirmed that the full back suffered a first degree strain of the right rectus femoris muscle. Meanwhile, according to the club's training report, Stanislav Lobotka was removed prematurely on Friday after feeling pain in his left knee. The Slovakian midfielder was not in the starting XI for Napoli's friendly against Hatayspor. Eljif Elmas was not in the squad for the…