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Celta Vigo eyes Zeballos as Napoli faces transfer hurdles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:45 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Celta Vigo eyes Zeballos as Napoli faces transfer hurdles

Summary

Celta Vigo is reportedly pursuing Boca Juniors striker Exequiel Zeballos, who had initially shown interest in joining Napoli. Celta has sent medical staff to Argentina for tests with the 24-year-old player. Napoli's delayed progress in securing Zeballos stems from needing to offload players to raise funds and Boca's €10m asking price. The situation has prompted Zeballos to lose patience with Napoli after a month of uncertainty. With Romelu Lukaku's transfer generating €6m in add-ons, Napoli still faces financial constraints in negotiations.

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By the Numbers

•Celta Vigo has approached Zeballos with a medical staff visit.
•Zeballos's contract with Boca Juniors expires on December 31.
•Napoli needs to sell players to fund a potential deal.
•Boca Juniors demands over €10m for Zeballos.
•Zeballos is reportedly losing patience with Napoli.

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3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Zeballos anxiety for Napoli, Celta Vigo try to poach Boca Juniors striker

What they're saying

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Napoli might be on the verge of losing the race for Exequiel Zeballos, as it’s reported Celta Vigo sent medics to Argentina for tests with the Boca Juniors striker.The versatile 24-year-old can play...
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