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3 clusters · 30 sources · 5 days · First seen 6 days ago · Last updated 1 day ago

Categories: SPORTS

Miguel Gutierrez transfer to Bayer Leverkusen completed

Entities: Bayer Leverkusen · Giovanni Manna · Facundo Medina · SSC Napoli · Miguel Gutierrez

Overview

Bayer Leverkusen have finalized the €30 million acquisition of Napoli left‑back Miguel Gutierrez. After an initial €25 million offer, the German club raised its bid, and Napoli accepted the revised fee on 29 July 2026. The transfer was officially confirmed on 1 August 2026, with Gutierrez set to replace departing left‑back Alejandro Grimaldo and add pace to Leverkusen’s defence.

The cash inflow gives Napoli liquidity to pursue further reinforcements. The club plans to target defender Federico Gatti and forward Costantino Favasuli, among others, as it reshapes its roster for the upcoming season. Concurrently, Danish midfielder Jesper Lindstrom moves to Schalke 04 on a free loan with a €5 million buy‑option and performance‑related bonuses, easing Napoli’s wage bill.

Leverkusen view Gutierrez as a fast, attacking full‑back, while Napoli uses the proceeds to fund its broader market activity, including potential deals for centre‑backs and other attacking options.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 9 SOURCES] Bayer Leverkusen is interested in signing Napoli left‑back Miguel Gutierrez. (Bayer Leverkusen is interested in signing Napoli left‑back Miguel Gutierrez.)
[● 9 SOURCES] Bayer Leverkusen is interested in signing Miguel Gutierrez. (multiple sources)
[● 7 SOURCES] Bayer Leverkusen is preparing an offer of about €25 million for Miguel Gutierrez. (Bayer Leverkusen is preparing an offer of about €25 million for Miguel Gutierrez.)
[● 6 SOURCES] Bayer Leverkusen have made an official offer to Napoli for right‑back Miguel Gutierrez. (official offer)
[● 5 SOURCES] Bayer Leverkusen has prepared an offer of €25 million for Miguel Gutierrez. (multiple sources)
[● 5 SOURCES] Miguel Gutierrez’s market value is estimated at €22‑25 million. (valuation)
[● 5 SOURCES] Giovanni Manna, Napoli sporting director, is involved in the defensive recruitment. (negotiation lead)
[● 4 SOURCES] Alejandro Grimaldo left Napoli for Atlético Madrid. (Alejandro Grimaldo left Napoli for Atlético Madrid.)
[● 4 SOURCES] Miguel Gutierrez’s contract with Napoli runs until 2030 summer. (contract length)
[● 4 SOURCES] Napoli are interested in signing Juventus defender Federico Gatti. (Gianluca Di Marzio, Fabrizio Romano, club statements)
[● 4 SOURCES] Napoli accepted Bayer Leverkusen's €30 million offer for Miguel Gutierrez. (acceptance)
[● 4 SOURCES] The Gutierrez sale will generate a significant plus‑valenza for Napoli. (financial impact)

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 13 sources
Napoli completes €30 million sale of Miguel Gutierrez to Bayer Leverkusen
Napoli sells Miguel Gutierrez to Bayer Leverkusen for €30 million and loans Jesper Lindstrom to Schalke 04, freeing funds for new signings.
4 days ago

[SPORTS] 18 sources
Napoli agrees to sell Miguel Gutierrez to Bayer Leverkusen for €30 million
Napoli will sell left‑back Miguel Gutierrez to Bayer Leverkusen for €30 million, creating a large plus‑valenza and freeing budget for other signings.
6 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Bayer Leverkusen negotiate for Olympique Marseille defender Facundo Medina
Bayer Leverkusen are in talks with Marseille to buy defender Facundo Medina for at least €25 million; the club also eyes right‑back Zakaria El Ouahdi of Genk.

Sources

areanapoli.it · bulinews.com · butfootballclub.fr · calcionapoli24.it · calcionews24.com · canaleotto.it · cronachedellacampania.it · europacalcio.it · fociclub.hu · foot01.com · footballclubdemarseille.fr · frenchfootballweekly.com · futbol.as.com · getfootballnewsgermany.com · gonfialarete.com · hna.de · ilnapolista.it · juventusnews24.com · limerickmentalhealth.ie · livefoot.fr · m.tuttojuve.com · marca.com · motorcyclesports.net · napolipiu.com · pianetazzurro.it · spazionapoli.it · tuttojuve.com · tuttomercatoweb.it · tuttonapoli.net · tz.de

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