Napoli sign Barido, Argentine talent dubbed new Dybala, beat Juventus | OneFootball

Napoli makes a strategic move: Francisco Barido, an Argentine playmaker born in 2008, leaves Juventus to join Giovanni Manna's team.

Napoli acquires Francisco Barido, an Argentine talent compared to Dybala, snatched from Juventus

This operation is part of a strategy aimed at strengthening the youth sector of the Azzurri and, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, represents a real blow to the Bianconeri.

The story of an unexpected departure

Barido was brought to Juventus by Manna himself, who had taken him from Barcelona and convinced him to embark on his first European experience in Turin. However, the change in Juventus management and the lack of agreement for the renewal (expiring in 2026) slowed down all negotiations.

The economic demands of the agents and the new evaluations by the Juventus management opened the way for Napoli, ready to close the deal for about 1 million euros, thus preventing the Bianconeri from losing him on a free transfer.

Barido's profile: numbers and talent

Arriving from Boca Juniors at just 16 years old, Barido immediately stood out with the Under 16, scoring on his debut against Modena with a left-footed shot "à la Dybala". In the last season, with the Under 17, he collected 7 goals and 9 assists in 16 appearances under the guidance of Matteo Cioffi. Since this summer, he had been integrated into Simone Padoin's Primavera team.

Contract and prospects at Napoli

Barido will sign a three-year contract, as provided for minors. The goal is to gradually integrate him into the Azzurri's technical project, continuing the growth path already started in Italy.

For Juventus, this transfer represents a loss of what many called the "new Dybala," while for Napoli, it could be a significant investment for the future.

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