Napoli reopen talks with Sevilla for Juanlu, fee set to seal the deal | OneFootball

The name of Juanlu Sanchez is once again circulating strongly within Napoli. After last summer's contacts, which never completely faded, the Neapolitan club has resumed talks with Sevilla to bring the Spanish winger to the team as early as the January 2026 transfer window.

Napoli, Contacts Resumed with Sevilla for Juanlu: Fee Set to Seal the Deal

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Sporting Director Giovanni Manna is working to offer Antonio Conte a valid alternative to Giovanni Di Lorenzo on the right flank.

A Deal Only Postponed

Last summer, it seemed everything was set for Juanlu's transfer to Napoli. The player's medical examinations were considered imminent, but Romelu Lukaku's injury changed the club's market priorities, leading to a temporary suspension of negotiations with Sevilla.

"Juanlu Sanchez was the summer obsession for Napoli fans: is he coming or not? In reality, everything seemed already decided for his transfer to the team," writes La Gazzetta. The player, born in 2003, has made 6 appearances and played 402 minutes in this first part of the season, showing consistency and good athletic qualities.

The Details of the Operation

Napoli never stopped following him nor appreciating him. The agreement, already set up in the summer, only needs some adjustments to be finalized: the team had presented Sevilla with an offer of 18 million euros plus bonuses, which was deemed satisfactory by the Andalusian club.

A five-year contract worth about 2 million euros per season was already prepared for the player. Now it is up to Giovanni Manna, who is working behind the scenes, to officially reopen the negotiations and convince Juanlu that Napoli is the ideal destination for his leap in quality.

Conte Wants Reinforcements: Juanlu Targeted for January

Antonio Conte has clearly expressed the need to strengthen the defensive flanks, where Di Lorenzo remains the undisputed starter but with few reliable alternatives. The Salento coach appreciates Juanlu for his versatility: capable of playing both as a right-back and as a full-winger, the Spaniard could immediately integrate into the tactical system of the team.

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