Miguel Gutierrez Set to Join Napoli as Deal Nears Completion

Napoli are close to signing Girona left-back Miguel Gutierrez. The deal is worth more than €18 million, with only minor contract details left to finalize. According to reports, Napoli are working on Miguel Gutierrez’s personal terms, offering a five-year contract.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Napoli and Girona are in the final stages of talks to transfer Miguel Gutierrez, a 24-year-old Spanish left-back. Napoli will pay more than €18 million, and Gutierrez has already accepted their offer. Napoli are fixing details about a future sell-on clause, with the move waiting for final approval from club president Aurelio De Laurentiis. Gutierrez recently had ankle surgery and missed Girona’s preseason. He chose Napoli over offers from Marseille and Milan. A report confirmed that Napoli are close to signing Miguel Gutierrez, a left-back from Girona here.

NAPOLI AND GIRONA: THIS SEASON SO FAR

Napoli finished the 2024/25 Serie A season as winners, their 3rd title in history, and havce since qualified for the Champions League. With the added calendar, and goal of claiming back-to-back titles, the team wants to improve its defense and add depth, hence this transfer. Meanwhile, Girona capped a struggling La Liga season, finishing close to the relegation spots one year after finishing in 3rd place. Gutierrez was a key figure for Girona, making 37 league appearances, contributing two goals and seven assists.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

The transfer could be finalized any day. If completed, Gutierrez will aim to become Napoli’s starting left-back. Napoli’s first match is against newly-promoted Sassuolo, with the club hoping Gutierrez is fit and registered in time.