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Why Napoli are not closing deal for Juanlu Sanchez

Originally posted on Football Italia  |  Last updated Jul 4, 2025 4:37 AM ET

Napoli have identified Sevilla right-back Juanlu Sanchez as an ideal backup to Giovanni Di Lorenzo, but are yet to finalise a €15m transfer, as their priority is to sign players who are regarded as starters.

Napoli have practically booked the signing of Sevilla defender Juanlu Sanchez for circa €15m. The Spaniard wants to move to the Stadio Maradona, so personal terms are not expected to be an issue.

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The defending Serie A champions, however, are reluctant to finalise the deal in the next few hours as their priority is to sign players who are seen as starters for Antonio Conte in 2025-26.

Napoli have identified Juanlu Sanchez as an ideal backup for captain Di Lorenzo at right-back.

Juanlu Sanchez is Napoli’s backup to Di Lorenzo

The Partenopei have already signed Luca Marianucci and Kevin De Bruyne and are close to finalising a €30m deal for Bologna centre-back Sam Beukema.

Napoli have also identified Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez as their priority in attack, followed by Lorenzo Lucca.

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

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