In the starting grid for the upcoming Serie A season, Conte’s side sits on pole position and is the clear favorite for the title.
Antonio Conte’s Napoli, the reigning Italian champions, head into the new season as the favorites to win the upcoming Serie A. They boast a solid, battle-tested core, a proven and trophy-winning coach, and a transfer market strategy that makes it clear their ambitions remain sky-high.
The squad has undergone a substantial reshaping without being dismantled. The key figures from their last title run are staying put, while several high-level backups have been sold. Incoming signings — some already secured, others still in the works — promise to fuel fan excitement.
On the arrivals front, Napoli have reinforced with top-tier talent in every area of the pitch. The headline move is the signing of Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City, a world-class coup that raises the team’s creative and attacking ceiling. From PSV comes the inventive and unpredictable winger Noa Lang, while the attack has also been bolstered by Lorenzo Lucca from Udinese.
In defense, Napoli pried Sam Beukema away from Bologna and signed young Marianucci from Empoli. In goal, they brought in Vanja Milinković-Savić from Torino — a goalkeeper who offers solidity, leadership, and top-quality distribution. He’s more than just a backup to the returning Alex Meret; the two will compete for the starting role.
The list of departures is long and significant. The biggest — though widely anticipated — was Victor Osimhen’s permanent move to Galatasaray, where he played last season on loan. The Turkish club activated his €75 million release clause and handed him a blockbuster contract worth €20 million per year through 2029.
Another offensive stalwart of recent years, Giovanni Simeone — never a regular starter but always ready to make an impact — has joined Torino. Giacomo Raspadori, another high-value super-sub often decisive off the bench, has been sold to Atlético Madrid. Other exits include Ngonge, Lindstrom, Gaetano, Folorunsho, and Cajuste — all players deemed surplus to Conte’s plans.
Napoli’s market activity is far from over. The club is in talks for further reinforcements, with names like right-back Juanlu Sánchez (Sevilla), midfielder Fabio Miretti (Juventus), and Japanese winger Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad) on their radar. They are also tracking Gutiérrez (Girona), Kevin (Shakhtar Donetsk), and Yunus Musah (Milan). A major surprise signing is not out of the question, as Napoli have the financial muscle to land big fish on the international market.
Napoli seem intent on delivering Conte an even stronger squad than last season, aiming to dominate domestically once again and reassert themselves in Europe. The coming weeks will determine whether this overhaul is complete and the objective achieved — but as of now, the Partenopei are firmly in pole position for the next Serie A title. They’re the team to beat.
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