Alex Meret: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Rasmus Hojlund isn’t the only Napoli player missing tomorrow’s game against Inter, as Alex Meret has also been ruled out with a fracture of the second metatarsal in his right foot.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 13

Napoli, Oriali confirms Meret injury but ‘De Bruyne has never fallen’

Gabriele Oriali says he’s seen Kevin De Bruyne ‘sweat and stagger, but he has never fallen’, but also confirms an injury to Alex Meret: ‘Unfortunately, he’s not even on the bench.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 18

Scuffet given all clear for transfer from Cagliari to Pisa

Cagliari have given the all-clear for goalkeeper Simone Scuffet to join Pisa after his experience on loan at Scudetto winners Napoli. The shot-stopper turned 29 in May and was the understudy to Alex Meret at Napoli from January to June in 2025, making just one Serie A appearance.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / July 3

Napoli After Torino Star Despite Re-Upping with Meret

Napoli took it down to the wire but prolonged the contract of Alex Meret, tacking on another year with an option for one further season, but they still want to bring in somebody who would alternate and compete with him, and the closest target is Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.

Napoli News / Football Italia / June 27

Meret signs Napoli contract extension until 2027

Napoli confirm that Alex Meret has signed a contract extension until June 2027. The Italy international’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of the month, but the 28-year-old has extended it for two more years.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 19

What Milinkovic-Savic means for Meret future with Napoli

Napoli are on the verge of sealing an agreement with Torino for goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, but that does not spell the end of Alex Meret’s career

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 30

Meret report: Napoli ready to let Arsenal target leave as a free agent after 7 years

According to DAZN, Napoli will not agree a new contract with Alex Meret, so the goalkeeper can walk away as a free agent, with interest from Arsenal. The 28-year-old wore the gloves for both their Serie A title victories in 2023 and 2025, playing an integral part in the march towards the Scudetto.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 7

Stellini explains Napoli last minute changes in Bologna

Napoli assistant manager Cristian Stellini reveals why Alex Meret and Alessandro Buongiorno are out of tonight’s Serie A clash with Bologna. ‘We need players at 100 per cent.’ It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 7

Meret in doubt for Napoli battle with Bologna this evening

Napoli are on tenterhooks waiting to see if goalkeeper Alex Meret will be fit to start this evening’s Serie A showdown with Bologna. It kicks off at the Stadio Dall’Ara at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / March 30

Napoli Player Ratings vs Milan: Meret Keeps Partenopei in Scudetto Race

Napoli re-established a three-point deficit to Serie A leaders Inter with a crucial 2-1 home victory against out-of-sorts Milan. Antonio Conte’s side decided the game already in the first half, but the visitors nearly pulled off a comeback after the break.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 30

Lukaku, Meret and Politano reveal how Napoli prepared victory over Milan

Romelu Lukaku reveals Antonio Conte ‘changed approach’ to the Milan game this morning, while Alex Meret studied Santiago Gimenez penalties and Matteo Politano ‘believes’ in a Napoli Scudetto.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 22

Conte eyes Milinkovic-Savic deal for Napoli despite Meret extension talks

Antonio Conte is reportedly keen on the idea of signing Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic in the summer transfer window, despite Napoli being close

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / March 21

Napoli Finally Ready to Shake Hands with Goalie Meret

Napoli are poised to keep having Alex Meret manning their posts even though the conversations to prolong his contract have gotten dangerously close to the end of his contract on June 30th, but that had happened also in previous instances.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 13

Meret moving closer to new Napoli contract with bonuses

Napoli are edging ever closer to an agreement for goalkeeper Alex Meret’s new contract, which should split the difference between his wage demand and the offer on the table.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 25

Meret and Anguissa hail Napoli ‘character’ after victory over Juventus

Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa and Alex Meret hail the Napoli ‘character’ that allowed them to turn the game around to end this Juventus unbeaten record. ‘We know we can always score goals.’ It was a frantic encounter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, a world away from the 0-0 draw the last time these teams crossed paths in Serie A.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / January 3

Napoli set to extend Meret contract and finalise swap deal with Cagliari

Reports in Italy suggest Napoli have agreed to extend Alex Meret’s contract and are working to finalise a goalkeepers’ swap deal with Cagliari. Napoli are ready to extend Meret’s contract to 2026 and are in advanced talks to complete a swap deal involving the goalkeepers Elia Caprile and Simone Scuffet.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 25

Top 6 Italy players in Serie A Week 17: Veteran striker and emerging talents

Tommaso Pobega and Alex Meret were the best Italian players in Week 17 as they contributed to Bologna and Napoli’s latest league victories. Serie A Week 17 is in the history books, and Football Italia highlights the best Italian players over the last weekend through newspaper player ratings published by Fantacalcio.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 24

Napoli and Cagliari Working on Goalkeepers’ Trade

Napoli and Cagliari have started mulling a swap of deputy goalkeepers, with Elia Caprile moving to Sardinia and Simone Scuffet joining the Azzurri to deputize Alex Meret.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 22

Napoli Chief Provides Major Update on Alex Meret Future Amid Inter Links

Napoli Sporting Director Giovanni Manna has played down speculation linking star goalkeeper Alex Meret with a move to Inter. According to the Partenopei executive, the 27-year-old ‘wants to stay‘ at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona amid a rumored Nerazzurri interest.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / December 22

Antonio Conte Delivers Damning Verdict of Napoli Second-Half Display at Genoa

Napoli regained a slender one-point lead at the top of the Serie A table with Saturday’s hard-earned 2-1 win at bottom-half Genoa. Head coach Antonio Conte addressed the media after a dramatic triumph at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, admitting his team’s second-half performance flattered to deceive.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 21

Napoli Sporting Director On Inter Milan Target: 'Working On Extending His Contract, He Wants To Stay Here'

Napoli Sporting Director Giovanni Manna says that Inter Milan target Alex Meret “wants to stay” and is confident about contract negotiations. The executive spoke to Italian broadcaster DAZN, via FCInterNews, ahead of this team’s Serie A clash with Genoa today.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 4, 2024

Report – Inter Milan Recieve Significant Transfer Boost Amid Napoli Goalkeeper Contract Stalemate

The likelihood of Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret joining Inter Milan next summer has grown exponentially since the start of the season. According to FCInterNews, there’s a significant gap between the Italian shot-stopper’s requests and Napoli’s offer.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 3, 2024

Man United & Inter Milan keeping tabs on out-of-contract Napoli star

Manchester United are reportedly tracking Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret who is currently running on an expiring contract. The Red Devils currently have a clear hierarchy between the sticks, as Andre Onana is the undisputed Number One at the club, with Altay Bayindir serving as his understudy, and the experienced Tom Heaton as a third goalkeeper.

Napoli News / Caught Offside / December 3, 2024

Enquiries made: Manchester United eyeing up potential free transfer

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing up Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret as a potential transfer target as a free agent next summer. Meret is attracting interest and enquiries have apparently been made for the Italy international as he nears the end of his contract with Napoli.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / November 21, 2024

Inter Milan Keeping Tabs On Napoli Star As Another Potential Free Transfer Opportunity

Inter Milan are keeping tabs on Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret as a potential free transfer opportunity for next summer. This according to the director of Italian outlet Radio Kiss Kiss, Valter De Napoli.