Napoli soccer latest – Rafa Marin could soon say goodbye to the Azzurri for Villarreal: rumors about his possible replacement are growing.
The latest news about Napoli calcio speaks of a club that is highly active in the market: the week that has just begun is expected to be crucial for several operations involving, both incoming and outgoing, the club of President Aurelio De Laurentiis. It could not be otherwise, considering that we are now just a few days away from the closing of the winter soccer market session. Therefore, news is expected, especially regarding the strike in attack, given the departure of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint Germain for 75 million euros.
While waiting to understand more about Alejandro Garnacho and Karim Adeyemi (click here for the latest news), the attention of Sports Area Director Giovanni Manna is also reserved for other situations. Among these, one related to the defensive department is popping up: in the past few hours there has been talk of the now-closed deal between the Azzurri and Villarreal for Rafa Marin, although evidently the Azzurri club wants to first block his replacement before giving the defender the okay to return to La Liga. In this regard, there is one name that, more than the others, seems to have entered the Azzurri’s sights and that is that of Marin Pongracic, owned by Fiorentina.
Calciomercato SSC Napoli, occhi su Pongracic: può sostituire Rafa Marin
Marin Pongracic is being eyed by SSC Napoli to replace Rafa Marin, who is now close to Villarreal. Confirmation comes from today’s edition of Il Mattino, explaining what coach Antonio Conte’s position is on the matter.
Napoli calcio ultimissime – Individuato il possibile sostituto di Rafa Marin – La Presse – spazionapoli.it
Below is what was revealed by the same source on the matter:
“Conte still wants a reinforcement in the back pack to free Marin (destined for Villarreal). The main suspect remains Fiorentina’s Pongracic, whom yesterday Palladino deployed somewhat surprisingly as a starter (after much mothballing) in the challenge won at the Olimpi-co (1-2) against Lazio.”
In recent days there had been talk of a possible loan attempt by the Azzurri club, but Fiorentina–which made a major investment in the summer to grab him–does not seem to be relenting in this respect, at least for the time being.
Notizie Napoli calcio, le ultime sulla difesa
In short, for Rafa Marin at Villarreal we will have to wait for the next inbound developments, with Marin Pongracic continuing to be a name followed by SSC Napoli.
Napoli calcio ultimissime – Individuato il possibile sostituto di Rafa Marin – La Presse – spazionapoli.it
At the beginning of the market, the Azzurri were counting on the arrival of Danilo, but the defender still owned by Juventus is now destined for Flamengo: a decision, to return to Brazil, that has changed the cards for the Neapolitan management, called to look elsewhere to shore up the defense department.
