Serie A runners-up Napoli have confirmed the signing of Bologna winger Simone Verdi on a five-year deal.
The Italian worldwide accomplished a medical with the membership earlier within the day, earlier than placing pen to paper on a deal that can tie him to the membership till 2023.
The 25-year-old scored 10 instances from the Bologna wing final season, additionally contributing a additional 10 assists as he helped steer I Rossoblu clear of relegation hazard.
His stellar performances have attracted curiosity for a quantity of months, with Gianluca DiMarzio beforehand reporting that final season's Serie A runners-up Napoli had been in prime place to seal a deal value as much as €25m.
Verdi was reportedly near becoming a member of Napoli within the January switch window, however opted to stay with I Rossoblu till the tip of the season, as he led the cost in the direction of firing Bologna to Serie A security,
Milan will obtain €5M for the switch of Simone Verdi to Napoli, after Milan put a 20% resale clause in his contract when he was bought to Bologna in 2016. The participant is at present present process a medical with Napoli. pic.twitter.com/AalpjKPato
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Recently appointed boss Carlo Ancelotti is known to be a huge fan of Verdi, with the previous Chelsea and Milan supervisor having just lately changed Maurizio Sarri within the Gli Azzurri scorching seat.
Verdi's transfer may will ultimately price the Naples based mostly aspect as much as €25m, although the funds for the deal shall be staggered throughout separate instalments. An preliminary €20m charge shall be paid up entrance, with as much as €5m in bonuses being utilized when sure standards are met.
Former membership Milan, the place Verdi learnt his commerce, may even obtain €5m for the transfer, having inserted a 20% revenue clause into the deal when letting him go away the San Siro in 2016.