Napoli’s First Training Group Revealed

Napoli kicked off pre‑season with a opening cohort of players reporting to the SSC Napoli Training Center for medicals and fitness tests. Among the eleven names, two stand out because of recent transfer chatter: Antonio Vergara and Vanja Milinkovic‑Savic.

Two Stars Draw Transfer Speculation

Vergara, a young midfielder, stayed on the club’s books after Napoli rejected offers that approached €30 million. The club instead moved to extend his contract, and Massimiliano Allegri has signalled plans to integrate him into the senior squad.

Milinkovic‑Savic’s situation points in the opposite direction. The goalkeeper is now linked with a possible exit as Napoli works to thin down a roster that Aurelio De Laurentiis has said must shed some players.

Full List of Initial Signees

• Beukema
• Contini
• Giovane
• Gutierrez
• Rafa Marin
• Lindstrom
• Mazzocchi
• Lucca
• Meret
• Milinkovic‑Savic
• Vergara

The early lineup shows Napoli’s focus on depth ahead of the new campaign. Retaining a promising midfielder like Vergara bolsters the midfield options, while the potential departure of a key goalkeeper could open competition for the number‑one shirt.

Both Vergara and Milinkovic‑Savic will likely dominate transfer discussion over the coming weeks. Their futures reflect the broader strategic adjustments Napoli is making to stay competitive in Serie A.

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