Video: Noa Lang begins Napoli medical
Dutch winger Lang is on the verge of joining Napoli as the 26-year-old arrived at Villa Stuart this morning to undergo a medical test with the defending Serie A champions.
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Lang set to complete 25m Napoli transfer
BELGRADE, SERBIA – JANUARY 21: Noa Lang of PSV Eindhoven in action during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between FK Crvena Zvezda and PSV Eindhoven at Stadium Rajko Mitic on January 21, 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by) of
The Partenopei reached an agreement with PSV over a €25m deal plus add-ons.
Napoli have already signed Luca Marianucci and Kevin De Bruyne this summer and will soon announce Sam Beukema too.
Kevin De Bruyne Napoli announcement
The Dutch centre-back will move to the Stadio Maradona from Bologna and is expected to undergo medical tests tomorrow, Wednesday, July 16.
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