Napoli Weigh Keeping Antonio Vergara or Selling Him After Breakout Season

Who Napoli appoints as coach will determine whether the club keeps Vergara or accepts a reported €25–30m offer.

Overview

Vergara has emerged as a 23-year-old attacking midfielder for Napoli with three goals and four assists in 19 appearances in 2025–26, drawing sustained interest from clubs in Italy and England.
Multiple teams are reported to be monitoring him, with Como, Atalanta, Roma and Tottenham among the known suitors tracking his progress.
His agent, Mario Giuffredi, has said Vergara prefers to stay at Napoli but confirmed any transfer would be the club’s decision and that Como have shown interest.
Market valuations cited in coverage place Vergara around €25–30 million, creating a clear sell-or-keep trade-off for Napoli between sporting value and immediate profit.
Napoli’s final choice may shape Vergara’s playing opportunities and development and could hinge on the incoming coach’s plans and the club’s broader transfer strategy.