Report – Inter Milan Pursuit Of Napoli Second-String Italy Striker Back On Track Despite Simone Inzaghi Exit
Report – Inter Milan Pursuit Of Napoli Second-String Italy Striker Back On Track Despite Simone Inzaghi Exit
Napoli center-forward Giacomo Raspadori remains an attacking target for Inter Milan despite Simone Inzaghi's exit.
Per La Repubblica via FCInter1908, the 20-time Italian champions have made fresh contacts with the Partenopei for the ex-Sassuolo ace.
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Giacomo Raspadori emerged as a potential solution to an emerging attacking crisis at San Siro toward the end of Inzaghi's regime.
Indeed, with Joaquin Correa gone and Marko Arnautovic set to follow, Inter must add to their offensive options.
However, rumors have faded after the 49-year-old left Inter to join Al-Hilal.
Inter Milan Reignite Interest in Napoli Striker Giacomo Raspadori
COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Giacomo Raspadori of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and SSC Napoli at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on February 23, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by)
Raspadori is reportedly open to leaving Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for regular first-team football.
Indeed, he mostly played second fiddle to Romelu Lukaku during Napoli's title-winning Serie A season.
Low in the pecking order, the Italian forward is ready to pack his bags, with several clubs keen to offer him an escape route.
In addition to Inter, Bologna, Lazio, and Roma have taken an interest in the 25-year-old star.
However, Raspadori isn't the first option for the Nerazzurri.
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