Giovanni Simeone joins Napoli on a season-long loan

ROME — Argentine forward Giovanni Simeone has joined Napoli on loan for the rest of the season from Verona, the two clubs announced Thursday.

The 27-year-old, the son of Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, is coming off his most prolific season in Serie A after scoring 17 goals for Verona last term.اضافة اعلان

The deal could become permanent next summer for a fee of $12.2 million if certain conditions are met, according to Italian media.

"He's someone Napoli needs. And Napoli is what the player needs. So he's a good signing," Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti said last weekend.

Only Ciro Immobile, Dusan Vlahovic, and Lautaro Martinez scored more goals in Serie A last season than Simeone, who will provide back-up to Nigeria international Victor Osimhen. 

Napoli, who lost Lorenzo Insigne and club record scorer Dries Mertens in the close season, is also reportedly close to completing a move for Sassuolo forward Giacomo Raspadori.


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