Napoli are edging ever nearer to an settlement for goalkeeper Alex Meret’s new contract, which ought to break up the distinction between his wage demand and the provide on the desk.
The scenario might’ve been extraordinarily delicate, as his present deal solely runs to the tip of the season, so in concept he might to hitch them as a free agent, together with Arsenal.
Nonetheless, the shot-stopper and have been adamant their focus is on agreeing an extension on the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Meret, who turns 28 subsequent month, had wished an extended contract to June 2028 value circa €3m per season.
Particulars of recent Meret deal at Napoli
they’re anticipated to shake arms with a compromise between the 2 positions.
It will be a contract to June 2027 with choice to increase for yet another yr, which is unilaterally below the management of the membership.
His wage can also be set to be boosted from the present €2m to virtually €2.5m per season with the introduction of assorted performance-related bonuses.
Meret is a product of the Udinese youth academy and first got here to Napoli on mortgage in 2018, with an obligation to purchase for €26m plus add-ons that was activated a yr later.
He is because of have a good time his two hundredth aggressive look for the membership this weekend, having gained the Serie A title, Coppa Italia and been a part of the Italy squad that lifted the EURO 2020 trophy.