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“Out of respect for the club, I told De Laurentiis straightaway that I needed to take a year off,” said Luciano Spalletti at the MCL Inside the Sport Awards in May. “I’m a bit tired and want to spend time with my daughter Matilde.” With one round remaining in the 2022/23 Serie A campaign, the then-Napoli coach confirmed Azzurri fans’ biggest fear: the man who led their club to its first Scudetto in 33 years would not be staying for a third season.Rumours about Spalletti’s future with the Partenopei started swirling two weeks prior. According to Italian media, the Tuscan…

On Monday, SSC Napoli announced the extension of Mario Rui’s contract until 2028. "SSC Napoli announces that it has extended the contract for the sports performance of the footballer Mario Rui Silva Duarte until 30 June 2026. Mario Rui is entering his seventh season with Napoli after joining the Azzurri on loan from Roma in 2017. In his six seasons with the club, the Portuguese left back has made 199 appearances across all competitions.

Napoli’s top preseason goalscorers, Victor Osimhen and Giovanni Simeone, found the back of the goal again as Napoli cruised past Apollon Limassol. Forza Napoli Press presents three takeaways from the 2-0 victory.Make Space for JackRudi Garcia continued to experiment with Giacomo Raspadori, searching for ways to get the forward into the starting XI. Raspadori, who was the only Napoli player to feature for the entire 90 minutes, started the match on the right wing. Consistent with Garcia’s tactical approach to wing play, the Italian international often drifted into the middle of the park to play as a “false ten” behind…

Victor Osimhen and Piotr Zielinski returned to the starting XI on Friday after sitting out the friendly against Augsburg. Osimhen didn’t play against the Germans for precautionary reasons, with a mega-offer looming from Saudi club Al Hilal. Meanwhile, Piotr Zielinski appeared to be on the verge of joining Al Ahli. However, according to Italian media, both players have rejected their respective Saudi offers. Osimhen is reportedly close to extendng his contract with Napoli until 2027, on terms that would satisfy both parties. The reigning Capocannoniere is expected to earn a pay increase to €10 million net per season, which pale in…

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.