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Juan Jesus has officially signed a new contract to stay at Napoli for one more season after he helped them win the Scudetto. The defender will turn 34 next month and his current deal was due to expire on June 30.

Napoli News / Football Italia / May 26

Napoli defender Juan Jesus tells De Bruyne: ‘We are waiting for you’

Napoli defender Juan Jesus dropped a massive Kevin De Bruyne transfer hint on social media this morning, telling the Belgian ace on Instagram: ‘We are waiting for you!’ Manchester City star De Bruyne will decide on his future in the coming days, but Napoli seem the better-placed team to sign the 33-year-old on a free transfer.

Napoli News / Football Italia / May 25

Juan Jesus hits back at Inter insults: ‘Learn to accept defeat’

Napoli defender Juan Jesus sent an angry message via Instagram after receiving insults from Inter supporters. ‘I respect everyone, learn to accept defeat.’ The Partenopei secured the Serie A title on Friday night by just one point, their 2-0 victory over Cagliari ensuring that Inter could not catch them at the top of the table.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / April 16

Napoli confirm Juan Jesus injury verdict

Napoli released a statement confirming the injury to defender Juan Jesus, so with Alessandro Buongiorno also out, they must turn to Rafa Marin. There had already been reports that the Brazilian centre-back had sustained a potentially season-ending setback during the 3-0 victory over Empoli in Serie A on Monday evening.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 11

Kean racially abused: Juventus and Milan messages, Juan Jesus dig – reactions

Juventus and Milan were among the Serie A clubs showing support for Moise Kean after the Italian striker was racially abused on social media, while Napoli

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 12

Juan Jesus reassures Napoli fans after outburst over scary car incident

Juan Jesus has tried to smooth things over with Napoli fans after a troubled few days since his car was broken into. ‘Some things hurt me, but my anger

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 9

Picture: Napoli’s Juan Jesus shows car’s attempted theft: ‘I won’t feel safe ever again’

Napoli defender Juan Jesus took to social media to express his indignation and fear after thieves broke his car’s window in an attempt to steal it, claiming he won’t feel safe ‘ever again’ in the city.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / May 27, 2024

Napoli Defender Still Angry Over Racism Row With Inter Milan Veteran: ‘I Protected Him, He Made Me Look Like A Liar’

Napoli defender Juan Jesus remains angry over the alleged racism scandal with Inter Milan’s Francesco Acerbi in the spring. Speaking at a conference against racism in football, via FCInterNews, the Brazilian reiterated his version of events, and expressed his anger at being made to “look like a liar” in the incident.

Napoli News / Football Italia / April 10, 2024

Napoli: Politano and Juan Jesus add to Olivera concerns for Calzona

Napoli coach Francesco Calzona was without three of his key first-team players during Wednesday afternoon’s training session, as forward Matteo Politano

Soccer News / SempreMilan / April 4, 2024

FIGC prosecutor to resume Milan investigation soon – points deduction a risk

Having closed the investigation into the Acerbi-Juan Jesus case, Giuseppe Chinè has resumed working on the various issues that have been on the table of the federal prosecutor’s office for days, starting with the file opened on AC Milan.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / April 1, 2024

Inter Milan CEO Defends Italy Veteran Amid Racism Row: ‘He’s A Man With A Capital M, Suning Want To Continue’

Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta feels that defender Francesco Acerbi has what it takes to move past the alleged racism scandal that has embroiled him. The Nerazzurri executive spoke to Italian broadcaster DAZN, via FCInterNews.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / March 31, 2024

Ex Inter Milan & Roma Midfielder Backs Napoli Defender’s Racial Abuse Allegations: ‘He’s A Credible Guy, He Wouldn’t Make That Up’

Former midfielder Radja Nainggolan believes the allegations that Juan Jesus made of racial abuse against Inter Milan’s Francesco Acerbi. Speaking on the “Controcalcio” Twitch stream, via FCInterNews, the Belgian stated that he knows Jesus, and does not believe that the Brazilian would make false allegations in that situation.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 30, 2024

Napoli take the knee for Juan Jesus anti-racism initiative

Napoli players took the knee, while the entire crowd shouted ‘no to racism’ as part of a series of initiatives following the decision not to charge Francesco Acerbi for alleged racist comments towards Juan Jesus.

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Video: Napoli release new ‘No to Racism’ clip ahead of Atalanta game

Napoli have released a new ‘No to Racism’ video clip on social media ahead of their visit from Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday, asserting that the club ‘will not stay silent’ on these sorts of issues.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 29, 2024

Vinicius Jr and Maignan called Napoli defender Juan Jesus after Acerbi ruling

Multiple sources in Italy claim Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr and Milan keeper Mike Maignan called Napoli defender Juan Jesus after a ruling that found Francesco Acerbi not guilty of racist abuse towards the Brazilian centre-back.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 28, 2024

Suggestions Napoli could make Juan Jesus captain against Atalanta – report

According to reports in Naples, there are ongoing discussions in the Napoli camp over potentially handing the captain’s armband to Juan Jesus against Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday as a symbol of support.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / March 28, 2024

Ex Napoli Striker Claims Defender 'Feels Awful' Over Inter Milan Racism Row: ‘He Wanted It To Stay On The Pitch’

Former Napoli striker Roberto Sosa says that defender Juan Jesus feels “awful” about the controversy between he and Inter Milan’s Francesco Acerbi. Sosa related what Jesus had told him in an interview with Italian broadcaster TVPlay, via FCInterNews.

Napoli News / The Cult of Calcio / March 27, 2024

Juan Jesus Mull Options After Debatable Acerbi Ruling

Francesco Acerbi has been acquitted of the accusation of racially insulting Juan Jesus. The decision is final because it can’t be appealed within the confines of sports justice.

Napoli News / The Cult of Calcio / March 26, 2024

Acerbi Cleared for Lack of Evidence in Juan Jesus Case

Francesco Acerbi has been acquitted by the sports judge Gerardo Mastandrea after being accused of hurling a racist toward Juan Jesus in the recent clash with Napoli.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / March 17, 2024

Napoli Player Ratings vs Inter: Juan Jesus Ends Nerazzurri Winning Streak

Following their respective eliminations from the Champions League, Inter and Napoli locked horns at the Giuseppe Meazza in the battle of the wounded. Inter had the upper hand in the first half and it was eventually illustrated by Matteo Darmian’s smooth opener.