Napoli agree terms with Boca talent Zeballos but CSKA Moscow ready to do battle | OneFootball

Reports in Italy claim that Napoli have a verbal agreement in place to sign Boca Juniors talent Exequiel Zeballos in a low-cost deal, but late competition has emerged from Russian side CSKA Moscow according to the latest updates.

Napoli face CSKA Moscow competition for Zeballos

Zeballos, 24, has made over 100 appearances on the wing for Boca Juniors, but according to Sky Sport Italia, has decided against signing a new contract in Argentina, which means that he could leave the club on a free transfer when his current deal expires at the end of the calendar year.

Sky claims that Napoli are hoping to bring Zeballos to the Stadio Maradona this summer. Boca Juniors had previously sought a fee in the region of €10m for the expiring winger, but Sky claims that valuation has come down in recent weeks.

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – FEBRUARY 01: Exequiel Zeballos of Boca Juniors controls the ball during a Torneo Apertura Mercado Libre 2026 match between Boca Juniors and Newell’s Old Boys at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on February 01, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images)

Napoli reportedly have a verbal agreement in place with Zeballos, but are still looking at the prospect of having to move one of their current unwanted players on first: Noa Lang has been mentioned as a possibility.

This means that there is still room for other clubs to make a move for Zeballos, and reports on Thursday claim that CSKA Moscow have stepped forwards with a five-year contract offer worth €4m per season in wages for a total €20m payment package over the duration of the proposed deal.