# SSC Napoli 2026/27 squad and roster updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ssc-napoli-202627-squad-and-roster-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-21T21:22:59.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Napoli has finalized its squad numbers for the 2026/27 season. Key changes include Lorenzo Lucca moving from number 27 to 20, Alisson Santos taking the number 27 jersey, and Constantino Favasuli selecting number 2. The club continues to keep the number 10 retired in honor of Diego Maradona.

Beyond squad numbering, the club is reportedly planning to extend the contract of goalkeeper Alex Meret to secure his long-term future before his current agreement expires in June 2027. Tactically, manager Allegri is transitioning Alisson Santos from a substitute role to a regular starter, where he is expected to join Rasmus Højlund and Matteo Politano in the attacking trident.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Napoli announces 2026/27 squad numbers and Meret contract plans

Napoli has finalized its squad numbers for the 2026/27 season and is reportedly planning a contract extension for goalkeeper Alex Meret.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-announces-202627-squad-numbers-and-meret-contract-plans

### 2026-08-21: Napoli announces 2026/27 squad numbers and tactical shifts

Napoli has announced its 2026/27 squad numbers, with Alisson Santos taking number 27. Santos is also set to transition into a starting role under Allegri for the upcoming season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-announces-202627-squad-numbers-and-tactical-shifts

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