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Napoli preseason, Vergara role & transfer plans

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In early July 2026 2026, Napoli delayed renewing midfielder Antonio Vergara’s contract, leaving his future uncertain. By early August the club’s August, sporting director was seeking Giovanni Manna sought to offload several players to free salary space, while Vergara, now 22, was being trialled in a mezzala role and voiced his ambition to earn a call‑up to the Italy national team. The pre‑season camp in Castel di Sangro runs from 30 July to 13 August, with the public squad presentation moved to 10 August at 20:30 in Piazza Plebiscito. Friendlies are scheduled against Celta Vigo on 8 August and Aris Salonicco on 12 August. Vergara said coach Massimiliano Allegri is testing him as a mezzala, focusing on body posture, technical precision and tactical awareness, and he is learning from senior teammates Frank, Scott and Kevin, recalling a personal anecdote with Lorenzo Insigne. Sporting director Giovanni Manna is reportedly including evaluating a potential transfer for Arsenal striker Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, contingent on the sale of other players, while analysts continue to flag also considering Polish prospect Marcel Regula as a low‑cost option. Regula. The municipality announced a €250 million redesign of the new Stadio Maradona, with engineer Bruno Siciliano noting a public poll will shape certain design elements. As of August 6, Napoli's training preseason camp continues under Allegri. While Vergara continues working in Castel di Sangro, led by coach Massimiliano Allegri, has focused on tactical development. Antonio Vergara, now 22, is being trialled in a mezzala role, emphasizing technical precision, precision and body posture. Similarly, Brazilian forward Giovane Santana do Nascimento is being tested in wide attacking roles, and roles within a trident formation. Meanwhile, young defender Luca Marianucci has secured his place in the squad for the 2026/27 season. On the pitch, Napoli recently secured a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo, with captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo scoring the opening goal. Regarding transfers, Ajax has expressed interest in winger Noa Lang, with Napoli seeking a fee between €25 million and €30 million. In infrastructure developments, Infrastructure developments continue with the €250 million redesign of the Stadio Maradona Maradona, which will include feature the total removal of the athletics track. The club has also rescheduled its public squad presentation to August 10 at 20:30 in Piazza Plebiscito.

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  1. 2026-08-08 21:42 UTC Napoli preseason, Vergara role & transfer plans
  2. 2026-08-08 18:23 UTC Napoli preseason, Vergara role & transfer plans
  3. 2026-08-08 07:36 UTC Napoli preseason, Vergara role & transfer plans
  4. 2026-08-07 19:43 UTC Napoli contract talks and preseason for Antonio Vergara
  5. 2026-08-07 11:12 UTC Napoli contract negotiations for Antonio Vergara

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