Napoli finalize departures to facilitate new player additions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Napoli have finalized the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Miguel Gutierrez, allowing the club to proceed with new signings. Costantino Favasuli is set to join on loan from a lower league, fulfilling a need for a right-back. Negotiations are ongoing for Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea, with a loan offer on the table. Napoli are also assessing options for Gabriel Jesus while Ajax pursues Noa Lang. Ezequiel Zeballos appears to be on the verge of moving to Celta Vigo.
- •Romelu Lukaku and Miguel Gutierrez have left Napoli.
- •Costantino Favasuli to join Napoli on €1M loan.
- •Negotiations for Benoit Badiashile ongoing with Chelsea.
- •Ajax interested in winger Noa Lang.
- •Ezequiel Zeballos likely to transfer to Celta Vigo.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Recent Departures Start Unlocking Napoli Additions
"Napoli have finalized the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Miguel Gutierrez, which will allow them to bring in new players. The first will be Costantino Favasuli, whom they blocked early in the summer....
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