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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Meret report: Napoli ready to let Arsenal target leave as a free agent after 7 years
Meret report: Napoli ready to let Arsenal target leave as a free agent after 7 years According to DAZN, Napoli will not agree a new contract with Alex Meret, so the goalkeeper can walk away as a free agent, with interest from Arsenal. The 28-year-old wore the gloves for both their Serie A title victories in 2023 and 2025, playing an integral part in the march towards the Scudetto. Advertisement However, his contract was allowed to run down and is set to expire on June 30. Meret will not continue at Napoli epa12000130 Napoli's goalkeeper Alex Meret (C) reacts after saving a penalty kick during the Italian Serie A soccer match SSC Napoli vs AC Milan at Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples, Italy, 30 March 2025. EPA-EFE/CIRO FUSCO Negotiations have dragged on and DAZN transfer expert Orazio Accomando claims this evening that the decision has been made to simply part company. He had been purchased from hometown club Udinese in 2018 for a total of €26m, playing 212 competitive games for the Partenopei. NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 26: SSC Napoli players and staff on two busses celebrate the victory of Serie A TIM during the SSC Napoli Trophy Parade on May 26, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by) Meret has three senior caps for Italy and is now free to join his next club, which might not necessarily be within Serie A, as Arsenal and other Premier League outfits have been linked. Napoli need to find a new goalkeeper too, although they still own Elia Caprile, who impressed on loan at Cagliari this season. They have meanwhile officially announced that the option to extend the Juan Jesus contract was activated, so the defender will remain until June 2026.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Napoli draw but stay in control of Serie A title race
Napoli are one win away from clinching a fourth Serie A title in their history despite playing out a goalless draw at relegation-threatened Conte's visitors began and ended the evening one point clear of title challengers Inter Milan, as the reigning champions missed the chance to leapfrog Napoli by drawing 2-2 with build-up to the game was all about Napoli's quest to win a fourth Scudetto, but it was Parma who threatened in the early Chivu's side - who began the day only four points above the relegation zone - caused Napoli problems through striker Ange-Yoan Bonny, who proved a handful for visiting defenders Giovanni di Lorenzo and Amir gained composure and dominated possession, but lacked the final touch to beat Parma goalkeeper Zion Anguissa came closest to breaking the deadlock late in the first half, but his stunning acrobatic effort after flicking the ball over the head of defender Giovanni Leoni bounced back out off the midfielder Simon Sohm forced Alex Meret into a smart stop with vicious strike shortly before the break, as he did with a long-range drive less than a minute into the second McTominay almost turned a quiet performance into a match-winning one, but he could only watch as Suzuki brilliantly tipped his bending free-kick on to the fans inside Parma's Stadio Ennio Tardini started celebrating when word of Lazio's equaliser in Milan filtered through, but they went quiet when Inter retook the lead eight minutes joy was restored when Lazio drew level for a second time, and Napoli were awarded a penalty in the 96th minute for a foul on David Neres, but the spot-kick was ruled out by the video assistant referee (VAR) for a foul in the drawing their past two games, Napoli will win the Scudetto if they beat Cagliari on the final will have to do so without manager Conte, who was sent off during the closing stages in if Napoli draw or lose then an Inter victory against Como would mean the Coppa Campioni d'Italia remains at the San Siro Stadium.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Free agent XI could be greatest unemployed team of all time with Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar all set to be available
FOR most footballers, the end of the season marks the chance to get some well-earned rest before going again next term. But for many, it sees them enter a period of limbo - because their contracts are expiring. 12 And the list of stars currently set to be without a club includes some outrageous talent. From World Cup winners and GOAT contenders to some of the top performers in the Premier League and across Europe. SunSport creates the best XI of free agents who could be on the move for nothing during the summer transfer window if they don't put pen to paper on contract extensions in the next few weeks. And it may well be the greatest team of unemployed blokes ever... GK: ALEX MERET Napoli goalkeeper Meret, 28, has racked up 15 clean sheets in Serie A so far this season. But more importantly, he could end the campaign with his second winner's medal in three years and would be a shrewd acquisition for anyone wanting a new shot-stopper. One man who has already secured the title is Alexander-Arnold, 26, with Liverpool. He announced he will leave his boyhood club after 20 years at the end of the season - to a mixed reaction - and is on his way to Real Madrid. 12 CB: JONATHAN TAH Tah, 29, has been a key figure in Bayer Leverkusen's recent success. But with his deal up, could he hold fire and see if Xabi Alonso takes over at the Bernabeu - and wants to take the German centre-back with him. Zirkzee to Inter?! Why Man Utd Flop Could Shine in Italy 12 SunSport revealed Newcastle have joined the likes of Real, Manchester United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich in the race for Tah. CB: OLIVIER BOSCAGLI Boscagli, 27, could be allowed to leave PSV - even if they pip Ajax to the Eredivisie title in dramatic fashion. The Monaco-born Frenchman has never earned a senior international cap due to the sheer strength in depth in Les Bleus' squad - but would be a smart signing for a lot of Prem sides. LB: TYRICK MITCHELL Mitchell, 25, has been at Crystal Palace since joining the academy in 2016 and has started all 36 Prem games this season. It would be a major mistake for the Eagles to let the academy graduate go for free - with no shortage of suitors - both due to the PSR benefits of selling him but also the quality they would lose. CM: THOMAS PARTEY Partey, 31, has never quite lived up to the hype at Arsenal since his arrival in 2020. And the possible addition of fellow holding midfielder Martin Zubimendi would see him drop down the pecking order so while talks are ongoing over an extension for Partey, it would not be a surprise to see him let go as Mikel Arteta refreshes the squad. CM: MARCO VERRATTI Verratti, 32, spent 11 years at PSG where he won nine Ligue 1 titles before heading to Qatari outfit Al-Arabi. With his contract ending in the Middle East, what does the future hold for the Euro 2020 winner? AM: KEVIN DE BRUYNE Now we get to the real heavyweights with four superstars at the top end of the pitch - starting with Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian maestro, 33, is leaving Manchester City after ten sensational trophy-laden years - more pushed than by his own accord. Could Pep Guardiola and City's loss be the gain for one of their main Premier League rivals who believe he still has plenty to bring? RW: LIONEL MESSI Okay, this front three is bonkers - and it starts with none other than Lionel Messi, although technically he becomes a free agent on December 31 due to the MLS season's dates. So Messi, 37, will play the 2025 campaign with Inter Miami - but then what will come next for one of the greatest footballers to ever grace a pitch? Another few years in Florida? An emotional return to Argentina? Retirement? LW: NEYMAR Messi's former team-mate Neymar, 33, is hilariously valued at the same price as Fulham right-back Kenny Tete these days. But after penning a short-term deal with Santos in January to end his Saudi nightmare, it started well enough before his injury woes kicked in again. ST: CRISTIANO RONALDO And completing the all-star attack with a bonkers goals tally is Ronaldo at the tender age of 40. His two-and-a-half years at Al-Nassr could be coming to an end with just one Arab Club Champions Cup to show for it (and an awful lot of money). The Saudi club's fans want to see the back of the veteran icon - but surely he is not ready to retire just yet, is he? So, where may he end up next? SUBS A special mention to some players who did not make the starting XI but are still free agents this summer. The likes of Ola Aina, Jorginho, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Tariq Lamptey and Callum Wilson see their current deals in the Premier League expire at the end of June. Plus, on the continent, Leroy Sane, Walter Benitez, Angel Gomes and Jonathan David are all out of contract. And, of course, it would be wrong not to mention Jamie Vardy. The ultimate Fox in the box will say goodbye to Leicester after 13 years on Sunday - hoping to score his 200th goal on his 500th and final appearance - but is not giving up on another season in the Premier League.
CNA
11-05-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Napoli's title hopes shaken by late Genoa equaliser as Inter close in
NAPLES, Italy :Napoli's Serie A title hopes suffered a late setback on Sunday when they were held to a 2-2 draw at home against Genoa, setting up a thrilling season finale with Inter Milan just one point behind. Napoli remain top with 78 points, holding a slim lead over Inter, who won 2-0 at Torino earlier on Sunday, with two rounds remaining. Scott McTominay delivered a perfect pass into the box where Romelu Lukaku got rid of his marker before guide his shot into the bottom corner to give Napoli the lead in the 15th minute. Genoa equalised in the 32nd minute when Honest Ahanor's header hit the bar, with Napoli keeper Alex Meret initially parrying it into the post, only for the rebound to bounce off his body and into the net for an own goal. The sombre mood at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium lifted in the 64th minute when Giacomo Raspadori drilled a screamer from close range, restoring Napoli's lead and sending the blue-and-white supporters into a frenzy. However, a Johan Vasquez header six minutes from time silenced the crowd as the realisation hit that the title race had been blown wide open again.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Video: Magical Dimarco free kick breaks Napoli vs. Inter deadlock
Watch as Federico Dimarco bends a perfect free kick into the far top corner to give Inter the lead against Napoli in their Scudetto tussle. See how the action unfolds on the Liveblog. The Nerazzurri wing-back measured his run-up and curled it over the wall to brush the cobwebs out of the corner with his trusty left foot, leaving Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret rooted to the spot. This was his fourth Serie A goal of the season, along with five assists, which helped take Inter to top spot in the table. Federico Dimarco scores a stunning free-kick to break the deadlock in this top of the table clash between Inter and Napoli! 💫🇮🇹 — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) March 1, 2025
