In a surprising turn of events, Napoli has taken the lead in the race to sign Torino defender Alessandro Buongiorno. The club has managed to secure an agreement with Torino on the transfer fee, but Inter has entered the picture late in the game and expressed interest in the defender.
Initially, it seemed that Napoli would be able to secure Buongiorno’s signature without much competition. However, Inter’s last-minute entry into the race has caused some uncertainty for both parties. Sky Italia reports that Buongiorno is now considering his options and may continue negotiations with Napoli or explore other opportunities.
Agent Beppe Riso and Buongiorno are scheduled to meet to discuss the player’s wishes as Napoli tries to move forward with the transfer. However, Inter’s interest in Buongiorno could complicate matters for Napoli. The two clubs will now need to focus on reaching an agreement on Buongiorno’s contract before he can officially join either team.
Earlier discussions involved Napoli attempting to include a 70 million release clause in Buongiorno’s contract, which would come into effect in the third year of a potential five-year deal. While this clause may have helped Napoli secure an edge over Inter, it remains to be seen whether it will ultimately be enough to convince Buongiorno to choose them over other potential suitors.