Lang arrives ahead of Napoli medical in 25m plus add-ons transfer
The attacking wide man just turned 26 last month and had been pushing for the move to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Noa Lang è atterrato in Italia: sarà un nuovo giocatore del @sscnapoli pic.twitter.com/ZVaOkTqzIj
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) July 14, 2025
As confirmed by Alfredo Pedullà for Football Italia earlier this month, the deal was done for €25m plus add-ons and a 10 per cent cut of the future sale fee.
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Lang deal never in doubt for Napoli
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – MARCH 04: Noa Lang of PSV Eindhoven shoots during the warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between PSV and Arsenal FC at PSV Stadion on March 04, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by)
There were some minor delays caused by the issue of image rights between a company representing the player and his agents, but that was resolved.
The Dutch international has 14 senior caps for the Netherlands and came up through the Ajax youth academy.
Following loans at FC Twente and Club Brugge, Lang was sold to the Belgians for €6m, then moved on to PSV Eindhoven for €12.5m in the summer of 2023.
He represents one of several big investments for Antonio Conte's side, who won the Serie A title last season, as Sam Beukema is also set to complete his move from Bologna later this week.
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