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Napoli faces setbacks as Chelsea sells Guiu and Galatasaray drops Lang

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Napoli faces setbacks as Chelsea sells Guiu and Galatasaray drops Lang

Summary

Napoli experienced negative news regarding player acquisitions, as Chelsea finalized the sale of Marc Guiu to RB Leipzig and Galatasaray withdrew from pursuing Noa Lang. Napoli's ability to sign new players is restricted by financial constraints, necessitating player sales before new signings can occur. Lang, who was unsuccessfully loaned to Galatasaray following a disappointing stint at Napoli, is now reliant on a deal with Atalanta after Galatasaray invested considerably in Rafael Leao. Chelsea's agreement to sell Guiu had been anticipated, as Napoli could not secure him on a loan basis, which Chelsea dismissed.

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By the Numbers

•Chelsea sells Marc Guiu to RB Leipzig.
•Galatasaray drops interest in Noa Lang.
•Napoli needs to sell players due to financial restrictions.
•Lang may now be targeted by Atalanta for a transfer.
•Galatasaray's investment in Rafael Leao affects Lang's options.

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6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Double bad Napoli news as Galatasaray drop Lang and Chelsea sell Guiu

What they're saying

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Napoli received a double whammy of bad news today, as Chelsea agreed the sale of Marc Guiu to RB Leipzig, while Noa Lang is off the Galatasaray table, so hope rests with Atalanta.The Partenopei are un...
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