Napoli confronts tangled summer after hiring Max Allegri, player exits

Napoli confirmed the appointment of former Juventus and Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri on a three‑year deal running to 30 June 2029, with a salary of €4.5 million per year plus bonuses for Champions League qualification and a league title.

The club must reduce its wage bill to comply with UEFA’s 70 % revenue‑cap rule, prompting a summer transfer market focused on off‑loading players. Negotiations for defender Mario Gila collapsed after Milan offered him a €5 million‑per‑year contract, and the move of Anan Khalaili to Inter also fell through. Napoli will target cheaper replacements such as Dodò, Norton‑Cuffy and others while confirming the signing of left‑back Alfonso Pedraza.