The European football transfer market is in full swing, and one of the most talked-about deals involves young Brazilian winger Alisson, currently on loan from Sporting to Napoli. If confirmed, this transfer could be a masterstroke for the Italian club and a cause for gratitude for the lions of Alvalade.
Rui Borges, the coach of Sporting, has no doubts: Alisson is not in the plans for next season. The reason is clear and compelling — Napoli will activate the purchase option for the 23-year-old winger. According to gathered information, the Neapolitans have already informed the player of their intention to pay the €16.5 million that secures his permanent transfer beyond June, when the loan ends.
Arriving in Italy only in February, at the close of the winter transfer window, Alisson quickly integrated into the Italian champions’ squad. In just seven games, four of them as a starter, he has already scored two goals — six in the league and one in the Coppa Italia — demonstrating that the initial investment of €3.5 million for the loan was more than justified. Now, Napoli is preparing to spend a total of around €20 million to secure the young talent.
Praises from the Napoli management quickly emerged. Anyone willing to pay such a high release clause for a player loaned out mid-season undoubtedly sees Alisson as a key piece for future projects. This intention is further strengthened by the fact that the clause can be activated until the end of the season, but the Italians have already indicated that they will act sooner rather than later.
It is worth recalling that the Brazilian was signed by Sporting from Vitória da Bahia for 2.1 million euros, following a loan spell at UD Leiria. Although he did not secure a regular starting position at Alvalade, Alisson particularly stood out in the Champions League, where he scored three decisive goals in matches against Kairat Almaty (4-1), Marseille (2-1), and Athletic Bilbao (3-2). His influence in these games was such that, if we translate the points earned into monetary terms, the winger was worth around 2.8 million euros just in this European competition. For instance, against Marseille and Bilbao, Alisson’s goals earned Sporting an extra prize of 1.4 million euros per game, exceeding the total cost of his signing.
Now, with Napoli, Alisson is about to embark on a new chapter in his career, with a long-term contract already in place. The agreement he had with Sporting, signed until 2030, included a release clause of 80 million euros and a 10% share of any future sale to Vitória da Bahia. The outcome of this operation could be a significant financial and sporting asset for the lions, who see one of their most promising talents shining on one of the biggest stages in European football.
This transfer is a clear sign that Sporting continues to be a factory of coveted talent in Europe, while Napoli is making a strong bet on a player who could be one of the sensations of the upcoming seasons in Serie A. The market never stops, and Alisson is living proof that, in football, speed and strategic vision make all the difference. Stay tuned, because this story is far from over!
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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