Napoli Set to Sign Girona’s Miguel Gutierrez as Full-Back Reinforcements Advance

Napoli are close to signing Miguel Gutierrez, a left-back from Girona. The Italian champions want to strengthen their defense before the new Serie A season starts.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Recently, Napoli contacted both Girona and Miguel Gutierrez’s team. The clubs are nearly ready to make the transfer official, with just some small details to finish. Girona want €25 million for Gutierrez, whose contract ends in 2027. Napoli are working on the player’s personal terms, offering a five-year contract. Gutierrez, 24, has played 112 games, scored six goals, and provided 19 assists for Girona since joining three years ago.

NAPOLI’S AMBITIONS AND RECENT FORM

Napoli won Serie A last season and are now quickly strengthening their squad to defend the title. They ended the season two points ahead of their closest rivals. Signing Gutierrez, along with other targets like Juanlu Sanchez, will boost their full-back options. Earlier in the transfer window, Napoli missed other targets, but Gutierrez’s attacking skills and versatility suit their plans. Napoli will compete in the Champions League this season, facing Sassuolo in a crucial opener. Sassuolo was promoted from the Serie B last season and will want to have a strong start when they face the Serie A’s champions.

WHAT COMES NEXT FOR GIRONA AND GUTIERREZ?

Gutierrez’s exit is a setback for Girona, who finished 16th in La Liga last season. Finding a replacement for him will be tough. For Gutierrez, this will be his first experience of Italian football and an opportunity to play in the Champions League with Napoli. Both clubs have tough starts to their new seasons, with Girona hosting Rayo Vallecano and Napoli focusing on defending their title in their early matches. Girona aims to improve their squad for the new La Liga season after finishing 16th last season.