According to recent reports, Italian international Leonardo Spinazzola is currently without a contract, and Napoli is interested in signing him this summer. The club plans to start negotiations with the 31-year-old attacking left-back next week. New manager Antonio Conte, who admires Spinazzola’s talent on the field, almost signed him for Inter during his Scudetto-winning season.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Conte is considering using Spinazzola in a revamped four-man midfield for Napoli as part of a rebuilding process for the upcoming season. Despite recent injury setbacks in his career, Napoli is determined to finalize a deal with Spinazzola, who played a crucial role in Roma’s Europa League semi-final run last season.
Spinazzola has 24 appearances and a European Championship title with Italy under his belt. His performance helped Roma reach the semi-finals of the Europa League, where they were eventually eliminated by Bayer Leverkusen. Napoli believes that bringing him onboard will strengthen their squad for the upcoming season and help them compete at the highest level of Italian football.
Napoli has been looking to strengthen their defense and midfield positions ahead of next season, and Spinazzola could be an excellent addition to their roster. He has proven himself as a talented player on both sides of the pitch and could bring much needed stability to Napoli’s backline.
As negotiations between Napoli and Spinazzola progress, it remains to be seen if they can agree on terms that meet both parties’ needs. However, one thing is clear: Spinazzola would be an excellent fit for Napoli’s playing style and would likely provide a significant boost to their chances of winning silverware next season.
