Napoli and Alex Meret Near Contract Extension Amid Uncertainty

Napoli and Alex Meret are close to agreeing on a new contract. This follows months of talks that left fans unsure about the goalkeeper’s future with the club.

NEGOTIATIONS REACH FINAL STAGE

Talks between Napoli and Meret have picked up speed recently. His current deal ends on June 30. Both sides want to continue working together, and they have mostly resolved their differences. Meret wants a three-year contract, while Napoli has offered two years with an option for another season. Only small details are left to sort out, and a deal is expected soon. Meret is happy at Napoli and wants to remain the club’s top goalkeeper after helping win the Serie A title this month.

MERET’S IMPACT AT NAPOLI

Since joining from Udinese in 2018, Alex Meret has played 212 games for Napoli and has become a key figure in the team’s recent success. He started almost every match this season, playing a key role in Napoli’s strong defensive record as they clinched their second league title in three years. Meret’s consistent performances have seen him keep 13 clean sheets in 34 Serie A games this season, commanding the box and providing leadership. Napoli finished third in Serie A, trailing Inter and Juventus, but only three points ahead of fourth-placed Atalanta.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR CLUB AND PLAYER?

Napoli are now focused on confirming Meret’s new deal before pre-season. With his contract extension, the club will ensure stability in goal as they look to strengthen their squad for next season’s Champions League campaign. Napoli’s next game is a pre-season fixture in July, and fans are eager to see how the team builds on recent successes. Meanwhile, Meret’s decision will end rumors linking him with Arsenal and other European clubs, allowing him to continue his role as one of Serie A’s top goalkeepers.