Tottenham Hotspur target Antonio Vergara set for Napoli stay | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur will suffer defeat in their pursuit of Napoli attacking midfielder Antonio Vergara, with the Italian giants unwilling to sanction a move. His combination of directness, press resistance, and spatial awareness prompted intense interest from Tottenham under head coach Roberto De Zerbi. Despite heavy interest from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and aggressive tracking by Como, Napoli have decided to close the door on a potential sale this summer. The 23-year-old playmaker’s agent, Mario Giuffredi, previously acknowledged the growing market noise and refused to rule out an exit if a significant offer arrived. Vergara’s sharp rise over the past year has made him one of the most sought-after young creators in Italian football. Having successfully seized his first-team opportunities during a major injury crisis, the ‘amazing’ academy graduate turned heads with his displays in both Serie A and the UEFA Champions League, notably netting against Chelsea at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Vergara ended the 2025/26 season with six direct goal contributions in 19 appearances across all competitions.

However, the player’s personal stance has consistently favoured remaining with his boyhood team. Vergara has expressed zero desire to force an exit from Naples, content to progress his development under the club’s evolving leadership. With Napoli’s hierarchy focused on reclaiming their domestic crown and managing their roster for the upcoming European campaigns, protecting homegrown talent is being prioritised over securing quick profit. For Napoli, the decision serves as a clear statement of intent, cementing Vergara as an untouchable asset for the foreseeable future.