Napoli – Top 3 transfers of 2023/24 season
Napoli, the Italian-based football club competes in the top flight of Italian football Serie A. They will be moving into this season defending their championship after winning it last season. Napoli has won three Serie A titles, six Coppa Italia titles, two Supercoppa Italiana titles, and one UEFA Cup.
Napoli has the fourth largest fanbase in Italy and was ranked as the fifth highest-earning football club in Serie A, with $182 million in revenue during the 2017–18 season. Napoli has done well in this summer transfer window to sign some great talents into their side to make it possible to retain their title. They have been known for signing more and more talented players into their squad. Here are the top three signings of Napoli for the 2023/24 season.
1) Jesper Lindstrøm – The Danish football youngster signed for Napoli this season to start his Serie A career. Lindstrøm agreed the deal of €30 million for a term of five years with the club. It was reported that Liverpool also showed interest in signing the attacking midfielder but the 23-year-old chose Napoli. He also features in the national side of Denmark and has made 12 appearances scoring one international goal against Serbia in an international friendly.
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2) Giacomo Raspadori – Giacomo Raspadori, an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward, has signed for Napoli as a loan player for one year in 2022 with the option to purchase. After having a good season with Napoli, the Italian side finally made him permanent this season.
He has also scored one goal in his four appearances this season for Napoli. The Italian international has made 20 appearances and has five international goals besides his name. Raspadori is a quick, diminutive, and agile forward, with a low center of gravity and who is capable of playing as a second striker too.
3) Giovanni Simeone – Argentine Striker Giovanni Simeone signed with Napoli in 2022 as a loan player with an option to buy which became obligatory upon meeting certain conditions. After having a successful go with the Azzurri last season Simeone signed a contract with Napoli, valid until 2026, with an option to extend until 2027 on June 15, 2023. Simeone has made 34 appearances for Napoli and has scored on 9 occasions.