From Brazil: Neymar to Napoli? Five-month dream for the club | OneFootball

For five months, the idea of seeing Neymar in a Napoli jersey was more than just a suggestion: it was a tangible dream that excited executives, fans, and insiders.

From Brazil – Neymar to Napoli? The dream that lit up the blue club for five months

La Gazzetta dello Sport, signed by Antonio Giordano, tells how the Brazilian, born in 1992, became the star to chase in sleepless nights for the Neapolitan company.

The project and the first contacts

The idea of bringing Neymar to Napoli was born between January and May 2025, fueled by continuous discussions between Aurelio De Laurentiis, Giovanni Manna, and Antonio Conte. The goal was ambitious: to build a competitive and spectacular team, a real "Fab Five" capable of combining talent and organization.

However, when it came to the final decision, the management had to deal with the balance of the squad. With the inclusion of Kevin De Bruyne in the project, any possible inclusion of Neymar could have caused tactical imbalances and harmony problems in the team. The choice, therefore, was to give up, while keeping alive the idea of a dream Napoli.

The charm of Neymar and the role of imagination

For a few months, Neymar represented an extraordinary suggestion for Napoli. The thought of seeing him at the Maradona Stadium, the protagonist of his dribbling and spectacular accelerations, filled the conversations of executives and coaches.

Giordano recounts: "Napoli and Neymar were much more than a fascination. De Laurentiis, Manna, and Conte tried to find a place for the Brazilian superstar, but in the end wisdom prevailed: let the team, with the inclusion of De Bruyne, shine without running tactical risks".

A dream postponed, not canceled

The idea of Neymar to Napoli remains one of the most fascinating suggestions of recent years. Although not realized, it allowed the club to imagine "Galacticos 3.0" scenarios, playing with imagination and considering ambitions of a great European team. For a few months, the dream was real and fueled hopes and discussions among fans and insiders.

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