In a surprising turn of events, Torino defender Alessandro Buongiorno appears to be leaning towards Napoli in the race to sign him, potentially beating out current champions Inter. Initially, Napoli had an agreement in place with Torino regarding the transfer fee, but Inter entered the picture late and expressed interest in the player.
Buongiorno’s agent Beppe Riso was scheduled to meet with Buongiorno to discuss his wishes and preferences. Sky Italia has reported that Buongiorno has decided to continue negotiations with Napoli, despite Inter’s late interest. Following this decision, there have been new discussions between Napoli’s sporting director Giovanni Manna and Riso, where Buongiorno’s agent informed the club of his client’s choice.
Moving forward, it seems that Napoli is in a strong position to secure Buongiorno’s services as they work towards reaching an agreement on his contract. During initial talks with Napoli, the club proposed including a release clause worth 70 million in Buongiorno’s contract, which would become active in the third year of a potential five-year deal. This latest development suggests that Napoli is confident in its ability to sign the talented defender and strengthen its defense for next season.
