Napoli Nears Agreement to Sign Juanlu Sánchez from Sevilla

Napoli is close to signing Sevilla’s right-back Juanlu Sánchez. They have made a €17 million offer, and personal terms are set. The Serie A champions want to improve their defense for the new season. A report confirmed that Juanlu Sánchez has agreed to join Napoli, and the move depends on Sevilla’s decision.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Napoli and Sevilla are in serious talks. Napoli has offered €17 million to be paid over four years. Sevilla wanted €20 million at first, but they may settle. Juanlu prefers Napoli, even though English clubs offered him better wages. He agreed on personal terms with Napoli in June. The clubs are now discussing details like add-ons and sell-on percentages.

NAPOLI’S TRANSFER STRATEGY

Napoli wants to strengthen their right side after a successful 2024/25 season, where they finished as winners, claiming their third title. Juanlu recorded four goals and four assists for Sevilla last season. He is a good fit for manager Antonio Conte’s plans. Pasquale Mazzocchi’s position is uncertain, and Alessandro Zanoli might not be ready. Juanlu is seen as a future starter who can also rotate with Giovanni Di Lorenzo. This move is part of Napoli’s strategy to remain strong in Serie A and Europe. They are also preparing for the Champions League, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR NAPOLI, SEVILLA, AND JUANLU?

Napoli hopes to complete the deal by the end of the week. Juanlu will likely join preseason training soon. Napoli will begin their Serie A title defense against Sassuolo soon. They will start the season on top of the table, aiming to maintain their edge over Atalanta and Inter, who finished in 3rd and 2nd place respectively last season. Sevilla is getting ready for a new La Liga season. They plan to use the funds from this transfer to help stabilize their finances after a difficult year, having narrowly escaped relegation. For Juanlu, this switch marks his first venture outside Spain. He hopes to make an instant impact with Napoli in local and European contests.