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Giovanni Simeone Leaves Napoli for Torino in €8 Million Deal
Giovanni Simeone is leaving Napoli to join Torino. The deal is worth €8 million with additional bonuses. The 30-year-old striker will have a medical check and sign his new contract. Direct talks with Torino’s coach, Marco Baroni, were important for finalizing the move. According to a report, Torino and Napoli have agreed on the transfer of Giovanni Simeone for €8 million.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Simeone, the son of famous coach Diego Simeone, is ending his two-year stay at Napoli. He won the Serie A title with Napoli in the 2024-25 season. This will be his sixth Serie A club after playing for Genoa, Fiorentina, Cagliari, Verona, and Napoli. Baroni convinced him to choose Torino despite interest from other teams. Torino agreed on a deal close to €8 million with Napoli. Simeone is traveling to complete the transfer and medical tests, as per reports about his readiness to depart.
WHY THIS MOVE MATTERS
Torino were looking for a reliable striker to lead their attack. Last season, Torino finished 10th in Serie A with 44 points, 21 points behind Fiorentina, which took the last European spot. Simeone could help them improve their scoring efficiency. In the last season with Napoli, he played 28 league games, started 8, and scored 5 goals. Napoli finished as winners, just 2 points ahead of Inter Milan, winning the Scudetto in the last matchday. Meanwhile, Torino recognizes the need to strengthen their attack, and the addition of Simeone fits their strategy.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR TORINO AND SIMEONE?
Simeone will soon join Torino’s team for their Serie A opener against Inter Milan. Torino aims to reach the European spots this season. Inter will be looking at reclaiming the league title, and now Torino will be looking for an immediate impact from their new striker. Fans are eager to see if Simeone can help Torino elevate their performance in the league amid competition with teams that have bigger season goals.