Inter land Diouf: surprise swoop leaves Napoli stunned and irritated | OneFootball

Andy Diouf’s signing with Inter is not just another late August transfer move, but a real blow for Napoli, who had been negotiating with Lens for weeks for the French midfielder born in 2003.

Inter, Diouf coup: the blitz that surprised and irritated Napoli

Napoli had taken the first concrete steps with an offer of around 20 million euros, close to the 25 million requested by the French club, which was aiming to include a percentage on any future resale. The gap between supply and demand was minimal, so much so that optimism was growing within the Azzurri camp.

According to RMC Sport, Diouf had already reached a basic agreement with the Neapolitan club: a five-year contract and an initial salary of 2 million euros, increasing over time, with inclusion in the Under list.

The Nerazzurri blitz that changed the scenario

Lens, despite having fielded the player as a starter in the first Ligue 1 match against Lyon, was open to a sale. But what shifted the balance was Inter’s decisive move, which in just a few days overtook the competition, closing the deal for a sum between 23 and 25 million euros, bonuses included.

Discontent in the Napoli camp

The Nerazzurri’s coup left a trail of discontent in Naples, where there was no shortage of frustration both towards Lens, accused of not respecting the timing of the negotiations, and towards the player’s entourage. An episode that once again highlights the complexities of transfer market dynamics, especially when several clubs are involved in the same deal.

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