Serbian goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic has arrived at Rome`s Villa Stuart clinic for a medical examination, paving the way for his transfer from Torino to Napoli. This development follows recent reports confirming an agreement between all parties involved in the transfer.
The deal is structured as a loan with an obligation to buy, valued at €21.5 million, which exceeds the player`s release clause. Napoli opted for this arrangement to align with their summer transfer strategy by deferring the payment.
Napoli Secures Milinkovic-Savic, Outbidding Leeds United
Napoli faced competition from newly promoted Premier League side Leeds United for the 28-year-old goalkeeper. However, the prospect of Champions League football and joining the Italian champions proved too enticing for the Spain-born player to resist.
Milinkovic-Savic`s acquisition adds to Napoli`s impressive summer signings under Antonio Conte`s management, following the additions of Kevin De Bruyne, Lorenzo Lucca, Sam Beukema, and Noa Lang to their squad.
This transfer marks another significant move in the Serie A transfer window, as Napoli continues to strengthen its squad in preparation for defending their title and competing in Europe`s top club competition.