Ex-Corinthians striker Giovane makes Napoli debut in derby against Juventus | OneFootball

This Sunday (25), forward Giovane experienced his first moment on the field wearing the Napoli jersey. The Brazilian came on in the 70th minute of the match against Juventus, valid for the 22nd round of the Italian Championship, replacing Eljif Elmas. The Brazilian's team ended up being defeated 3-0 in the classic played in Italy.

Even with little time on the field, Giovane remained in the match for about 20 minutes and, according to the Sofascore app, a platform specialized in statistics and individual performance, the forward was rated 6.5.

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The debut comes a day after the player was officially announced as a Napoli signing. Revealed by Corinthians, Giovane had transferred to Italian football in mid-2025, when he began playing for Hellas Verona. During his time at the club, he played in 23 matches, scored three goals, and provided four assists, a performance that caught the attention of the current Italian vice-champion.

The deal with Napoli involved significant amounts. The forward was acquired for 20 million euros, about 124 million reais, with a contract valid for five seasons and the possibility of extension for two more years. The agreement stipulates that payment will be completed at the end of the season, as the operation includes a loan with a mandatory purchase clause. As a training club, Corinthians will be entitled to 1.5% of the transfer value, according to FIFA's solidarity mechanism.

Giovane left Corinthians after his contract ended, amid a lack of agreement for renewal. With no space in the main squad and out of the coaching staff’s plans at the time, the forward ended his time at the Parque São Jorge club after playing professionally between 2022 and 2025.

Initially trained at Capivariano, Giovane joined Corinthians at the age of 18 to join the Under-20 team, on loan. After standing out in the 2022 São Paulo Junior Football Cup, the alvinegro club acquired the player outright for R$ 3 million, retaining 65% of his economic rights. His debut in the professional team took place in April of that year, under coach Vítor Pereira.

For Corinthians’ main squad, Giovane played 48 matches, six as a starter, scored four goals, provided one assist, and was part of the squad that won the 2025 Paulista Championship, in the final against Palmeiras, at Neo Química Arena.

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