Torino defender Alessandro Buongiorno appears to be on the verge of joining Serie A champions Napoli, potentially beating out current champions Inter for his signature. Initially, it seemed that Napoli was in a commanding 2-0 lead in negotiations with Torino, with an agreement in place regarding the transfer fee. However, Inter entered the fray late in the process and expressed interest in the player.
Buongiorno’s agent Beppe Riso and the defender were scheduled to meet to discuss his future. According to Sky Italia reports, Buongiorno has opted to continue negotiations with Napoli despite Inter’s late interest. This decision led to new discussions between Napoli’s sporting director Giovanni Manna and Riso, where Buongiorno’s agent informed the club of his client’s choice.
Moving forward, all parties involved will work towards reaching an agreement on Buongiorno’s contract, with Inter seemingly out of contention. During initial talks with Napoli, it was proposed that a release clause worth 70 million be included in Buongiorno’s contract, which would become active in the third year of a potential five-year deal. With this latest development suggesting that Napoli is well positioned to secure Buongiorno’s services.
In conclusion, it seems that Napoli is leading the race for Alessandro Buongiorno’s signature over Inter who could not keep up with their pace and lost out on him finally. The next step is for all parties involved to come together and agree on terms before any official announcement can be made about Buongiorno’s future at either club.
