Zaccagni emerges as possible Napoli target to replace Kvaratskhelia | OneFootball

Napoli are assessing a number of options to fill the void left by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia following his move to PSG, with Lazio captain Mattia Zaccagni reportedly among them.

Coach Antonio Conte was clear in stating that the Partenopei need to do ‘things right’ if they want to replace the Georgian star in the winter transfer window, suggesting he would prefer to continue with the players he already has at his disposal rather than signing a player with potential.

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Napoli interested in Zaccagni after difficulties in Garnacho deal

Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United is reportedly the club’s first choice, but the Premier League giants’ sky-rocketing demands are making negotiations complicated.

As a result, Il Mattino newspaper revealed that Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis contacted Lazio owner Claudio Lotito to talk over a possible deal for Zaccagni, who would be considered a worthy replacement for Kvaratskhelia.

ROME, ITALY – JANUARY 05: The referee Luca Pairetto and Mattia Zaccagni of SS Lazio reacts during the Serie match between Roma and Lazio at Stadio Olimpico on January 05, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

However, the Biancocelesti are said to be reluctant to lose their skipper, whose agent Mario Giuffredi is waiting for a move from Napoli. to understand whether the Serie A leaders are willing to make an official bid for his client.