Napoli sign Miguel Gutierrez from Girona, medical soon, Juanlu also linked | OneFootball

The deal between Napoli and Girona for Miguel Gutierrez, a defender born in 2001, has been closed. The Spanish player will arrive in Naples in a deal worth around 20 million euros. Only the final details with the player need to be ironed out, as he has already given his okay to the transfer.

Miguel Gutierrez is a new Napoli player: deal closed with Girona, medical visits imminent

Napoli has officially defined the purchase of Miguel Gutierrez from Girona. After weeks of negotiations, confirmation has also arrived from market journalist Fabrizio Romano, with the usual "Here we go" published on X. An agreement between the parties has been reached: the Spanish left-back will arrive in Naples for a total of around 20 million euros, including a fixed fee (18 million) and bonuses.

The contract that will bind him to the Neapolitan club will be valid until June 30, 2030, with a salary of 2 million euros net per season. The player is currently out due to an ankle injury, but his return is expected in the coming weeks. Medical visits are being scheduled.

A reinforcement awaited for the left flank 📈 The arrival of Gutierrez represents a strategic piece for Antonio Conte's new Napoli, which is still awaiting the official announcement of Juanlu Sanchez for the opposite side of the defense. Born in 2001, Miguel Gutierrez is a modern left-back, endowed with good technique, dribbling ability, quality in crossing, and notable physical resistance. In the last season, he made 29 appearances in La Liga with Girona and 6 appearances in the Champions League, also scoring a goal in Europe.

Although born as a pure left-back, Gutierrez is able to adapt to more advanced roles on the flank, effectively interpreting both the defensive and offensive phases. His profile perfectly matches the type of player requested by Conte to implement his 3-5-2, where the wing-backs play a crucial role in both phases.

A market in full swing: negotiations also for Juanlu

In parallel with the closure of the Gutierrez deal, Napoli is in advanced negotiations for Juanlu Sanchez, a right-wing back currently at Sevilla. The Neapolitan club has already received the player's approval, and although it has not yet improved the economic offer, it is expected that an agreement with the Andalusian club can be found soon. Once the operation is defined, Alessandro Zanoli will be free to leave Napoli: Bologna and Udinese are still vigilant about him.

Tomorrow Napoli-Girona: Gutierrez watches from outside 📺 Irony of fate, tomorrow Girona will face Napoli in a friendly match in Castel di Sangro. Gutierrez, who is still in the recovery phase, will not play, but will watch closely those who will soon become his new teammates.

Why Napoli chose Miguel Gutierrez 🤔 The purchase of Gutierrez represents a move consistent with the club's strategy to rejuvenate and strengthen the lateral corridors. His international profile, combined with the maturity he has already shown at a young age, makes him an important investment for both the present and the future. Moreover, the cost of the operation — although significant — is in line with market parameters for a prospect player with European experience behind him.

With his arrival, Napoli adds quality and depth to the left flank, guaranteeing Conte a dynamic and reliable interpreter in a key role for the coach's game system.

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