Napoli’s Meeting with Mario Hermoso: Will They Secure the Defender for Serie A?

As the summer transfer window approaches, Napoli is in talks with Mario Hermoso’s agent to secure the defender as a possible target. The Italian club’s Sporting Director Giovanni Manna will meet with Hermoso’s agent to discuss the terms of a deal that could bring the 29-year-old to Serie A.

Hermoso, who is set to become a free agent on July 1 when his current contract expires, has expressed interest in joining Napoli. However, there are concerns about his salary demands and his agent’s commission, which Napoli hopes to address during the meeting.

Atletico Madrid had acquired Hermoso for €25M from Espanyol in 2019, and he played in 31 La Liga matches last season. Napoli has been in need of a replacement for Kim, who left for Bayern Munich last year. The new head coach, Antonio Conte, understands the importance of strengthening the defense if Napoli is to be competitive in the upcoming season.

Overall, Napoli’s meeting with Mario Hermoso will be crucial in determining whether they can successfully negotiate a deal to bring him to the club and bolster their defensive lineup.