Alex Meret to Sign New Napoli Contract Through 2027

Napoli’s goalkeeper, Alex Meret, is set to sign a new contract. It will keep him at the club until June 2027. He will earn a reported €2.5 million per season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Meret‘s current contract was going to end in June 2025, but he is now ready to stay with Napoli for two more years. Napoli, Meret, and his agent had been negotiating for several months. This new contract comes after Napoli automatically extended Meret’s deal last season. Both Napoli and Meret wanted to continue together. Sporting director Giovanni Manna and new coach Antonio Conte both see Meret as essential to the team’s plans. Meret simply needs to sign the ready paperwork before the deal becomes official.

MERET’S ROLE AND NAPOLI’S SEASON

The 27-year-old Italian had a challenging but significant season as Napoli’s goalkeeper. The defending Serie A champions struggled to replicate last year’s success. They are now 8th in Serie A with 37 points after 37 games—16 points behind the Champions League places and 2 points above Fiorentina in 9th. Meret made 34 league appearances, recording 8 clean sheets. However, during a difficult campaign for the team’s defense, he faced heavy criticism. Despite these struggles, Conte gave strong indications that Meret will stay his first-choice goalkeeper next season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR NAPOLI AND MERET?

Securing Meret’s future is a crucial step as Napoli begin their new era under Antonio Conte. Naples are gearing up for a summer rebuild and want to end the season with success. They are set to miss out on European football unless results go their way on the final matchday.Lecce is their last task. The new contract offers Meret both safety and the confidence of a new boss, who pushes for improvement. As Napoli aim to return and establish themselves among the elite of Italian football, the upcoming season will be key.