Napoli were looking for a replacement for Ospina, Spalletti’s favorite for technical characteristics. Alex had patience and was good at taking advantage of the chances as a starter: after the break he will sign a new contract worth almost two million a year
Alex Meret broke all records, as if he had saved four or five penalties in a row. Last June he had to sign the five-year renewal with Napoli, the agreements were total and only a pen was needed to celebrate the event. At the end of July he had almost regretted that he had sensed that the club was looking for a more experienced and authoritative goalkeeper after taking Sirigu.