Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa's future uncertain after contract extension and new coach Allegri arrival

Napoli exercised a unilateral renewal on Cameroonian midfielder Frank Anguissa, extending his contract from 2026 to 2027. The extension lengthens his stay by one year but does not guarantee his role under the incoming coach Massimiliano Allegri. Anguissa, a key figure in Napoli’s recent titles, saw talks on a longer deal stall after a November injury, leaving his future in limbo. Allegri’s assessment of the midfield could lead to a sale, freeing space and resources for a new acquisition. Napoli’s preferred alternative is 26‑year‑old Colombian midfielder Richard Rios of Benfica, projected to cost about €30 million plus bonuses in the summer of 2025. The club is weighing all options as the next weeks will decide Anguissa’s fate.