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Di Lorenzo keen to finish career at Napoli Giovanni Di Lorenzo joined Napoli in 2019, and he has no intention of leaving the club anytime soon, describing it as his "home".

5 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Romelu Lukaku will not accept back-up role at Napoli as agent warns Belgian won't stay where he is 'not wanted'

Romelu Lukaku will not accept a back-up role at Napoli, according to his agent Federico Pastorello. The Belgian striker, who is entering the...

5 DAYS AGO • goal

Romelu Lukaku will not accept back-up role at Napoli as agent warns Belgian won't stay where he is 'not wanted'

De Bruyne 'part of the project' at Napoli despite Conte criticism Kevin De Bruyne was critical of Antonio Conte's tactics at Napoli last season, but the midfielder remains a key part of the club's plans.

6 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Lorenzo Lucca - Picks up mild ankle injury Lucca suffered a right-ankle sprain during a recent friendly and is set to miss two weeks, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Lucca will miss some practice time while he's being evaluated for a potential backup role and is reportedly being tracked by a few smaller Serie A sides after his Nottingham Forest spell. Rasmus Hojlund and Romelu Lukaku are the other strikers on the squad.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Buongiorno - Set for knee surgery Buongiorno will go under the knife to repair a partially torn meniscus in his right knee, Napoli announced.

Impact Buongiorno tried to push through the injury during the pre-season retreat, but the discomfort wasn't subsiding. He could be sidelined for up to three months after the operation, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed. Amir Rrahmani, Sam Beukema, Rafa Marin and Luca Marianucci will be the top options at the position while he's on the mend.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Milan prosecutor dismisses fraud case against former Italian referee chief Gianluca Rocchi

The Milan Public Prosecutor has dismissed the case against former Italian referee designator Gianluca Rocchi and his deputy Andrea Gervasoni

JULY 15 • Associated Press

Allegri admits Milan collapse has 'weighed on me' as he starts a new Napoli era

Massimiliano Allegri is not seeking redemption at Napoli despite a tough end to his second spell with AC Milan

JULY 14 • Associated Press

Xabi Alonso confirms interest in Alejandro Garnacho as Chelsea prepare to sell winger a year after move from Man Utd

Alejandro Garnacho's turbulent time at Stamford Bridge looks set to reach a premature conclusion following comments from new Chelsea head co...

JULY 13 • goal

Xabi Alonso confirms interest in Alejandro Garnacho as Chelsea prepare to sell winger a year after move from Man Utd

De Bruyne reassures Napoli fans of return to full fitness Kevin De Bruyne suffered an injury-hit debut season with Napoli, but the 35-year-old believes he can return in top condition for 2026-27.

JULY 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Balotelli backs former coach Allegri to thrive at Napoli Massimiliano Allegri's return to AC Milan did not go to plan, but Mario Balotelli believes his former head coach will do well at Napoli.

JULY 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Romelu Lukaku - No shots as Belgium falls Lukaku recorded no stats in Friday's 2-1 loss versus Spain.

Impact Lukaku would enter from the bench for Belgium once again on Friday, as he has for most of the tournament. The forward would then play for 30 minutes, but didn't see a single shot, only earning five touches on the ball. His likely last World Cup at age 33 ends with three goals despite his limited role, also adding on an assist in his six appearances (one start).

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin De Bruyne - Likely plays final World Cup De Bruyne generated two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-1 defeat against Spain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minu...

Impact De Bruyne was back in the starting role for Belgium as they faced Spain after going unused against the USA. The veteran would play 86 minutes, notching two shots and a cross in the loss. He goes home from the World Cup with not his best tournament, as his age is possibly catching up with him, only earning one goal on 20 shots and zero assists on 10 chances created. That said, this will likely end his international career, as the midfielder would be 39 when the next World Cup comes around.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Finds the target in USA clash Lukaku scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and three completed passes in Monday's 4-1 victory against USA.

Impact Lukaku delivered off the bench again, rounding out the result with a comfortable finish from close range after Hans Vanaken pickpocketed an adversary and slipped the ball to him. It's his third consecutive goal while mostly playing second fiddle to Charles De Ketelaere at the position. He has taken at least one shot in all five games so far, racking up six (three on target) and adding one assist, three chances created and two clearances.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli confirm Allegri appointment on three-year contract Massimiliano Allegri was always the frontrunner to succeed Antonio Conte at Napoli, and he has now taken the reins on a three-year deal.

JULY 3 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Napoli have a new coach! Max Allegri replaces Antonio Conte after leaving AC Milan as fresh chapter begins for Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne & Co

Napoli have officially confirmed the appointment of Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach following his departure from AC Milan. The...

JULY 3 • goal

Napoli have a new coach! Max Allegri replaces Antonio Conte after leaving AC Milan as fresh chapter begins for Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne & Co

Napoli hires former Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri on 3-year deal

Napoli has officially hired Massimiliano Allegri as coach

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Luca Marianucci - Back at Napoli after Torino stay Marianucci wasn't retained by Torino past the June 30 deadline.

Impact Marianucci appeared 10 times (six starts) in the second half of last season, notching 33 clearances, nine interceptions and 13 tackles and contributing to one clean sheet, but he wasn't acquired by Torino afterward. Napoli could keep one between him and Rafa Marin to bolster their defense depth gratis.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Noa Lang - Returning to Napoli Lang headed back to Napoli, as Galatasaray didn't activate their option to redeem him.

Impact Lang had a serviceable turn in Turkey, posting two goals and three assists in 19 appearances in the second half of the season, but the fixed sum to keep him permanently was rich. He'll be assessed by new Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri during the summer.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Walid Cheddira - Departing Lecce for now Cheddira hasn't been redeemed by Lecce, but his return remains a possibility, L'Edicola reported.

Impact Cheddira scored some key goals to help Lecce avoid relegation down the stretch, but the club deemed his option to buy too expensive. They'll try to bring him back for a different formula or for a cheaper fee, but he's heading back to Napoli for the time being.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin De Bruyne - Taken off after 56 minutes De Bruyne registered two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against Senegal.

Impact De Bruyne was not too involved in Wednesday's match despite the win, as he was taken off in the 56th minute in a shocking move. He would record a few shots and crosses to go along with a chance created in his time on the field, although his actions were not enough to change the tide. With Belgium finding its momentum once he was off the field, it does raise some questions heading into the round of 16, but it would likely bring even more questions if he didn't remain a starter.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Finds back of net Lukaku scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Senegal.

Impact Lukaku would come on the field as a substitute at halftime and play a major part in Belgium's win, as he would score their first goal of the match in the 86th minute, starting their comeback. This comes as a second straight match with a goal, as he bagged a goal and an assist last match in only five minutes of play. This could bring the forward into a starting role for the round of 16, earning three goal contributions in his four appearances (one start) this World Cup.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Marin - Returns to Napoli after loan spell Marin has departed Villarreal following the conclusion of his season-long loan from Napoli, the player announced.

Impact Marin joined Villarreal on loan from Napoli in July 2025 for a fee of one million euros, with the Spanish club holding a purchase option of 15 million euros that they ultimately chose not to exercise. The 23-year-old centre-back came through the Real Madrid academy before spells at Alaves and Napoli, where he won the Serie A title in 2024-25 before heading out on loan. Marin also represented Spain at under-21 level during his time at Villarreal, and now returns to Napoli where he remains under contract until 2029.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Folorunsho - Not acquired by Cagliari Folorunsho is returning to Napoli, as Cagliari didn't activate their option to buy.

Impact Folorunsho was a linchpin for most of the campaign, scoring twice and adding 36 shots (nine on target), 14 chances created, and 22 crosses (four accurate) in 27 showings (24 starts). However, his price tag was deemed too expensive. He'll be judged by new Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri during the summer to see whether he could come in handy as a backup.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Olivera - Makes six tackles in loss Olivera had one cross (zero accurate) and six tackles in Friday's 1-0 loss to Spain.

Impact Olivera made the second-most tackles for Uruguay, and what would be his season-high considering his Napoli campaign in 2025-26. The versatile defender also won the second-most duels (seven) during the loss. He finished the World Cup with five chances created, eight tackles and seven clearances in three starts.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin De Bruyne - Scores goal in victory De Bruyne scored one goal to go with seven shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Friday's 5-1 victory versus New Zealand.

Impact De Bruyne capped Belgium's dominant performance with the third goal in the 66th minute, becoming just the second Belgian player to score at three different FIFA World Cups (2014, 2018 and 2026), matching the milestone Romelu Lukaku reached earlier in the same match. He pulled the strings from start to finish, tallying seven shots (two on target) and four chances created while dictating the tempo of an attack that piled up 35 shots, the third-most Belgium have ever recorded in a World Cup match. De Bruyne's masterclass was at the heart of the Red Devils' emphatic 5-1 win, sealing top spot in Group G.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

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Romelu Lukaku will not accept back-up role at Napoli as agent warns Belgian won't stay where he is 'not wanted'

Milan prosecutor dismisses fraud case against former Italian referee chief Gianluca Rocchi

Allegri admits Milan collapse has 'weighed on me' as he starts a new Napoli era

Xabi Alonso confirms interest in Alejandro Garnacho as Chelsea prepare to sell winger a year after move from Man Utd

Napoli have a new coach! Max Allegri replaces Antonio Conte after leaving AC Milan as fresh chapter begins for Scott McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne & Co

Napoli hires former Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri on 3-year deal