Napoli Close in on Signing Torino Center-Back Alessandro Buongiorno: Agent Beppe Riso Meets With Director Giovanni Manna to Discuss Possibility of Transfer

Alessandro Buongiorno’s agent, Beppe Riso, recently met with Napoli director Giovanni Manna to discuss the possibility of bringing the Torino center-back to Napoli. The meeting took place in Milan at a restaurant on Tuesday night, as reported by Sky Sport Italia.

Buongiorno is a top target for Napoli to strengthen their defense in the upcoming 2024-25 season, and Manna is working hard to finalize personal terms with the player. Reports suggest that the meeting between Manna and Riso was positive, leading Napoli to believe that they are close to reaching an agreement with the player’s agent. Once personal terms are agreed upon, Napoli will then make a formal bid to Torino for Buongiorno.

Despite Torino president Urbano Cairo stating that Buongiorno is not for sale, it seems likely that the Italian center-back will be sold for around €40m. Buongiorno’s pursuit is a key move for Napoli as they look to bolster their defense ahead of the new season. The talented defender is seen as a vital addition to Antonio Conte’s squad, and Napoli are hopeful that they can secure a deal for him in the near future. With talks progressing positively, Napoli will be looking to finalize a deal for Buongiorno in the coming hours to strengthen their squad for the upcoming campaign.