Joe Fischetti

Napoli's newest signing, Jens-Lys Michel Cajuste has chosen to wear the number of former Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne. However, the Swedish midfielder chose the number for a different reason. "Today I turned 24 and Napoli is the best gift I could receive on my birthday. https://twitter.com/sscnapoli/status/1689701491299303424?s=20

On Wednesday, SSC Napoli announced the signing of 23-year-old Jens-Lys Michel Cajuste. The Swedish midfielder spent three-and-a-half seasons at FC Midtjylland, where he made 79 appearances in all competitions, including 12 appearances in European cup competitions (four Champions League qualifiers, four Champions League final matches and four Europa League final matches). In January of 2022, Cajuste was sold to Stade Reims for €5 million. Though he didn't feature often, the 1.88-meter-tall midfielder still managed to score two goals in nine appearances (446 minutes) in his first season with the French club. Cajuste made 31 league appearances in his first full…

On Monday, SSC Napoli officially announced the signing of central defender Natan Bernardo de Souza. According to Italian media, the Brazilian cost Napoli €10-11 million, with 12% of the transfer fee going to Flamengo and 18% to Porto Vitoria. Natan arrived in Rome on Sunday, where he underwent extensive medical examinations due to a recent history of heart issues. After completing his medicals, the defender joined Aurelio De Laurentiis on the touch line, sitting between the Napoli president and his new teammate and translator, Juan Jesus. Natan has reportedly signed a five-year contract with Napoli, expiring in 2028, and will…

Amir Rrahmani’s second-half header into the bottom corner was the only goal in Napoli’s 1-0 victory over FC Augsburg. Forza Napoli Press explores three takeaways from the Partenopei’s penultimate friendly match of the summer. Not So Clinical After the match, Napoli manager Rudi Garcia expressed his satisfaction with the 1-0 victory. “I'm happy with the match.  Augsburg showed quality and physicality . It took us time to respond physically but we did it. I had clearer indications on what to do with this squad.” However, his team could and should have scored more.  Napoli created two quality opportunities to score in…

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…

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.