Politano confident Napoli ‘can compete with anyone’

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Sam Wilson | Last updated Aug 2, 2025 1:16 PM ET

Napoli winger Matteo Politano is confident that Napoli “have the right squad to compete with anyone” ahead of the club’s return to the Champions League this season.

Speaking in an interview with SkySport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Politano said that “there’s great enthusiasm about returning to the Champions League” at Napoli, with just a few weeks left until the 2025-26 season truly begins.

Politano: ‘Napoli happy with the squad, now we wait…’

Speaking to Sky, Politano said “We know we have the right squad to compete with anyone. We are happy with the work we are doing and with the squad. Now we are waiting for August to start the league season.”

Politano played 37 times for Antonio Conte’s side in Serie A last season, scoring three goals and assisting five as the Neapolitans lifted the Scudetto after the final game of the season. Additionally, the 31-year-old played two times in Coppa Italia.

In March, Politano was selected as part of the Italian national team for the Nations League quarter-final against Germany where he played in both matches as the Azzurri were beaten on aggregate.

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

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