In addition to the ‘old’ Buongiorno objective, the Spanish centre-back’s prices are growing at Napoli Rafa Marin, born in 2002, returning from loan to Alaves but owned by Real Madrid: it is an idea that is advancing, a suggestion that can become something else. Napoli appreciates the qualities of the young Spanish centre-back who in the past also played the role of left-back.
A flexible and prospective player for whom sporting director Manna has already made contact with his agent, Hector Peris Ros, former agent of Yildiz, the Juventus talent. Also in Spain, but close to being released and turning 29, is Mario Hermoso, the other profile identified by Napoli to strengthen the defence. His contract with Atletico Madrid will expire at the end of June.
The contacts between sporting director Manna and his entourage have been going on for some time, we are working towards an economic agreement on the salary which is not yet close. But there’s no rush. Napoli has a clear defense strategy. The first piece will have to be Buongiorno, a pure, fast, skilled scorer in the open field. Conte is crazy about him. He considers him perfect for his aggressive and vertical football, then it will be the turn of one of the two Spaniards: he wrote this today Corriere dello Sport.