Napoli to shed 25 players before new signings under coach Allegri

Napoli's president Aurelio De Laurentiis has announced that the club must reduce its 47‑member squad, with at least 25 players set to leave before any new purchases are made. New head coach Massimiliano Allegri, appointed on a three‑year contract, will inherit a roster that the management plans to trim to improve financial balance and squad depth.

Sporting director Giovanni Manna is leading the transfer effort. A list of possible departures includes high‑profile names such as goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic‑Savic, defender Mathías Olivera, striker Romelu Lukaku, as well as several younger players like Alessio Zerbin, Jens Cajuste, Jesper Lindström and Cyril Ngonge. Interest from clubs such as Besiktas, Hull City and Atlético Madrid has been reported for some of the listed players.

Club officials and journalists stress that the strategy is to value the existing squad first; only after the outs will the club consider new acquisitions. The approach has been reiterated by commentator Carlo Alvino and echoed in media commentary across Italy and abroad.