Napoli: Conte and Manna confirm three January departures | OneFootball

Napoli is preparing for an intense and strategic January transfer window. Not only new signings, but also several outgoing operations have been the focus of the recent discussions between Antonio Conte and sporting director Giovanni Manna.

Napoli, Conte-Manna summit: three sales defined for January. Green light for departures to rebalance the squad

The goal is twofold: to lighten the squad and ensure playing time for those players who, in the current hierarchy, do not find enough space to grow or make an impact.

Three sales on the horizon: Napoli plans the departures

The technical line defined in the discussion between the coach and the director is clear: alongside possible acquisitions, the club intends to facilitate the transfer of at least three players who have had minimal playing time so far. The strategy is functional both to economic balance and to enhancing the assets of the squad.

Pasquale Mazzocchi: departure now seems inevitable

Among the first names set to leave Napoli is Pasquale Mazzocchi. The winger has found very little space and is not part of Conte's main plans. The player is expected to remain in Serie A, where there is no shortage of admirers and proposals useful for an immediate relaunch.

Luca Marianucci: last choice in the defensive hierarchy

A similar situation for Luca Marianucci, placed at the last step in the coach's defensive rotations. For the central defender, finding a team willing to guarantee him continuity represents an almost obligatory solution. Several Serie A clubs have already expressed interest, considering the 2005-born player a profile to develop in the short term.

Giuseppe Ambrosino: loan necessary for growth

Giuseppe Ambrosino is also expected to temporarily leave Napoli. The return of Lukaku and the competition from Hojlund, Lucca, and, if necessary, Neres as a false nine, have further reduced the space for the young striker. For this reason, the club deems a loan appropriate to allow him to gain experience and scoring ability.

A strategy consistent with Conte's vision

The management of departures fully aligns with Antonio Conte's logic: reduce the underused second lines, increase the intensity of training, and leave operational space for the new signings already identified by the club. The January transfer window will therefore be a decisive period to restore balance to the squad and allow young players to develop elsewhere.

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