Leonardo Spinazzola is set to join Napoli on a free transfer after leaving Roma. The player has agreed to a contract till 2026 and will become one of the first new signings for Antonio Conte at his new club.
The 31-year-old spent five years with the Giallorossi, during which he made 151 appearances across all competitions. The left-back scored seven goals and provided 21 assists during his time in the Italian capital and was a part of the squad that won the 2021/22 Europa Conference League.
Leonardo Spinazzola to sign for Napoli as a free agent
🚨🔵 Leonardo Spinazzola to Napoli, here we go! Deal in place for former AS Roma player who's recently left the club as free agent.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 5, 2024
Contract until June 2026, agreement set to be signed as Spinazzola and Rafa Marin will be the first two signings for Conte. pic.twitter.com/lQmiJhVGg9
The Azzurri have reinforced their defence with their first moves in the transfer window this summer. They have agreed a deal with Real Madrid for Rafa Marin to add a new central defender to their ranks.
And with Spinazzola, they have a player who is comfortable playing as the wing-back in Conte’s preferred three-man defence system. However, the former Juventus and Inter manager might try something new once he starts at Napoli, given the kind of profiles available in the squad.
After the signing of Leonardo Spinazzola, the attention turns to the situation of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen. The two star attackers have been heavily linked with an exit, but a deal is yet to be finalised with any club.
