Football Italia
·17 de junho de 2024
Rafa Marin: Napoli on verge of completing deal for Real Madrid defender – report
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Football Italia
·17 de junho de 2024
Napoli are on the verge of making their first signing of the Antonio Conte era, as 22-year-old Real Madrid centre-back Rafa Marin is close to agreeing a deal to move to the Stadio Maradona this summer, according to Sky Sport Italia and Gianluca Di Marzio.
Sky report that Napoli should close a deal for Marin within the coming hours.
The Spain youth international, who spent the 2023-24 campaign on loan with Alaves in LaLiga, is yet to make a competitive appearance for Madrid’s senior side, but has enjoyed a successful breakout season in the Spanish top flight.
A 6’3 right-footed centre-back, Marin took part in 33 LaLiga matches last season, as well as a further two appearances in the Copa del Rey.
Napoli are keen to add more defensive reinforcements to their ranks and have also explored possible deals for Torino centre-back and Italy international Alessandro Buongiorno, as well as for soon-to-be out of contract Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso.