Naples, Mertens towards the farewell. Ospina remains

Confirmations are often worth more than a purchase. They minimize risk and eliminate tag fees. A factor that Aurelio De Laurentiis will necessarily have to take into account when he finds himself discussing the situation of David Ospina. The Colombian, expiring in June, is proving to be a reliable goalkeeper, as well as one of the best in Serie A. There is also a lot of him if Napoli are the least beaten defense in the league (22 goals in 30 games) . Furthermore, he is the owner with the best goals conceded / minutes played ratio, with one every 117 ‘. A resource not to be missed with a light heart, therefore, especially if we consider all the physical problems that further limit the continuity of Alex Meret. He should have been the owner of the present, now the future possibility is also being discussed. Ospina, who will turn 34 next August, is experiencing the best moment of form since he has been in Italy, an aspect that cannot be underestimated and that could lead the management to propose a renewal, probably at lower figures than the current ones.

Via Ghoulam and Malcuit

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On the other hand, the indication of the president is clear, the amount of wages must be cut by 30%. In this way we must read the sale of Manolas in December and the agreement not reached with Insigne, who then signed with Toronto Fc. Thus, following the current trend, where the fear of not making capital gains is less than the opportunity to reduce costs, Napoli will not renew the contracts of Ghoulam and Malcuit. Both are united by a marginal role in the technical project and by various injuries that have affected their performance. Their replacements have already been identified: Matias Olivera, whose transfer from Getafe will be formalized at the end of the season, and Alessandro Zanoli, who made his first Serie A appearances this year and enjoys Spalletti’s esteem.

Mertens towards farewell

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On the other hand, there is little chance that Dries Mertens will be confirmed. The company has an option to extend the contract for another season, but De Laurentiis has no intention of paying him a 4 million salary, again for the sustainability issue. So, if there is indeed room for a stay in Naples on a technical level, the Belgian will certainly have to settle for a reduced salary. His contribution was tangible, the bond with the environment remains indissoluble. If he were to prove decisive in this season finale, the renewal would not be just a gesture of gratitude. Meanwhile, Inter, reflecting on the possibility of acquiring an experienced striker at a low cost, are observing with interest the developments of the situation.