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SSC Napoli adopts conservative loan-based transfer strategy

SSC Napoli is adopting a conservative approach to the current transfer market, prioritizing financial sustainability and economic balance. Following significant expenditures totaling 90 million euros to secure players like Rasmus Hojlund, Alisson Santos, and Giovane, the club's management, led by Aurelio De Laurentiis, intends to avoid high-cost permanent transfers.

The club's strategy focuses on acquiring players through loan deals with options to buy, rather than direct purchases or mandatory obligations. This method allows the team to strengthen the squad under favorable conditions without immediate long-term financial commitments.

Despite these strategic moves, Napoli remains one of the major clubs without significant new signings, facing potential gaps in defense and attack. While De Laurentiis previously suggested the club might not make new purchases, the current market activity suggests the club must eventually address squad depth and specific positional needs.

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Aurelio De Laurentiis · SSC Napoli