Pietro Comuzzo is very close to moving to Naples for a very high sum of money: but there is a valid reason, in fact there are three
Perché il Napoli prende proprio Comuzzo e perché lo paga così “tanto” (Foto: Ansa) – serieanews.com
Napoli needed a defender. This had been clear for weeks, ever since Buongiorno was injured and Rafa Marin was put on the departure list to return to Spain, heading for Villarreal.
The market offered several opportunities, but in the end the choice fell on a name that few expected: Pietro Comuzzo, class of 2005, protagonist of a sudden explosion with the Fiorentina jersey.
Yet as soon as the economic details of the deal came out, more than a few turned their noses up at it. Two-year loan of 5 million, redemption set at 25 million plus bonuses up to 35: big figures for a guy who has very little experience in Serie A. But why did Napoli, very active in the market especially in the search for an offensive outside player, decide to invest so much in him? And above all, was there really a need for such an expenditure?
True, 35 million for Comuzzo seems like a lot. But one must always put it in context. Napoli chose a young man of great prospect, with huge margins for growth, and constructed the operation so as not to weigh immediately on the budget. Conte wanted him and considers him a starter of the future, the club found the right formula to close the deal without madness and, above all, without sacrificing other market targets.
Now it is up to the boy to prove he is worth the investment. The pressures will be many, but one thing is certain: if Conte got it right, in a few years no one will remember the price, only how much of a bargain it was.
Comuzzo al Napoli: tre motivi dietro la scelta
Many have wondered why Napoli – and thus, in return, Antonio Conte – chose precisely Pietro Comuzzo to reinforce the defense, spending much more than they would have spent taking, for example, another name often mentioned to the Azzurri such as Ismajli of Empoli?
Comuzzo al Napoli: tre motivi dietro la scelta (LaPresse) – serieanews.com
The reasons are there and they are very valid. We have identified 3 that seem to us perfectly agreeable and highlight once again, if any were still needed, the shrewdness of a club that has made practicality and foresight its cornerstones.
1. Questioni di bilancio
Those who look at the final price without considering the deal formula risk missing a key detail. Naples has constructed this deal so that the financial impact is spread over several budget years.
The two-year loan allows the bulk of the spending to be postponed until the 2025/26 season, when the club will have Champions League revenue and, more importantly, money from the sale of Victor Osimhen. In this way, Napoli avoids burdening an already burdensome budget for the current season, while still securing an interesting prospect without too much immediate risk.
2. Una scelta voluta da Conte
If Napoli has decided to bet on Comuzzo, the main reason has a name and a surname: Antonio Conte. The Azzurri coach was clear with Ds Manna: to build a solid defense, you need good, aggressive players with room for growth. The coach sees in Comuzzo and Buongiorno the future of the back ward, not only for Napoli, but also for the Italian national team.
Pietro Comuzzo, una scelta voluta da Conte (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
And when Conte fixates on a player, he hardly changes his mind. It is no coincidence that the defender will sign a long contract with a salary of over 2 million euros, well above the current 500,000 euros. Clear signal: the club believes in his potential and wants to lock him up immediately.
3. L’importanza degli under
In modern soccer, especially in Serie A, having under-22 players is a valuable resource. League regulations impose strict limits on lists of 25 players, and finding space for everyone is never easy.
Comuzzo, being a 2005, will be considered under for three more years, which means he will not occupy a roster spot. This is a key variable for Napoli, which has always struggled to make ends meet with available slots.
Garnacho, Comuzzo e l’importanza degli under (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
The same deal would be done if they really could also close on 2004 Alejandro Garnacho instead of 1999 Dutchman Noa Lang, who would fill Kvaratskhelia’s slot. Then the club would still have an opening for another purchase, perhaps a left-back. This is where Biraghi comes in, a name Conte esteems and who could be a concrete target in the coming weeks.
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