Conte requested Hudson-Odoi for Napoli after Chelsea spell

Originally posted on Football Italia | Last updated Jun 17, 2025 5:49 PM ET

Antonio Conte specifically requested Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi for Napoli, having worked with him at Chelsea.

It is no secret that the Partenopei are trying to reinforce the flanks after selling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain in January with no real replacement.

Now that they are the reigning Champions of Italy and in the Champions League, they need more strength in depth.

Conte is fully involved in the transfer strategy and has made a list for President Aurelio De Laurentiis, including Hudson-Odoi, as per Sportitalia reporter Michele Criscitiello.

Hudson-Odoi not new to Serie A interest

The 24-year-old has three senior caps for England and can play in a variety of roles, mainly the left wing, but also the right or in a deeper position if required.

He made 36 competitive appearances for Nottingham Forest this season, contributing five goals and three assists.

A product of the Chelsea youth academy, Hudson-Odoi already impressed Conte when he was still a very young player during his tenure and was given four appearances in 2017-18.

There was a loan at Bayer Leverkusen and sale to Nottingham Forest in 2023 for €3.5m.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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