# Napoli acquisition of Mattia Esposito

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/napoli-acquisition-of-mattia-esposito
> Updated: 2026-08-03T13:53:03.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Napoli completed the transfer of Mattia Esposito from Serie C side Sorrento. Initial reports described the player as a 15‑year‑old forward who chose Napoli after a direct call from club president Aurelio De Laurentiis, with the deal valued at roughly €700,000 plus a future resale clause. Napoli’s youth staff praised his speed, technical skill and versatility on the left flank.

A later update identified Esposito as a 22‑year‑old defender who had spent two seasons with Sorrento’s senior squad, making 27 appearances and scoring once. The transfer fee was not disclosed publicly, though market estimates remained around €700,000. Sorrento’s president called the move a “jewel” handed to a top‑flight club, while Napoli framed the signing as a prospect for their youth ranks with potential first‑team integration.

Overall, the situation reflects Napoli’s strategy of securing young Italian talent from lower‑division clubs, with the player’s exact age and position clarified as more details emerged.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Napoli signs young defender Mattia Esposito from Sorrento

Napoli has signed defender Mattia Esposito from Sorrento for an estimated €700,000; the 22‑year‑old made 27 appearances for the Serie C club and is seen as a youth prospect.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-signs-young-defender-mattia-esposito-from-sorrento

### 2026-07-13: Mattia Esposito signs for Napoli from Sorrento

Napoli signed 15‑year‑old Mattia Esposito from Sorrento after Aurelio De Laurentiis’ intervention; youth coach Buonocore likens his one‑on‑one skill to Lamine Yamal.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mattia-esposito-signs-for-napoli-from-sorrento

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