Eljif Elmas is about to go away Napoli for the second time after the membership confirmed they won’t train their €17 million buy choice, regardless of the Macedonian midfielder having fun with a optimistic season that earned glowing reward from Antonio Conte.
The 26-year-old returned to Napoli on mortgage from final summer season and made 43 appearances throughout all competitions, that prompted Conte to wax lyrical.
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“Let’s not neglect Saint Elmas, they need to construct a statue of him,” the coach stated on the time. “He understands soccer, will get into the sport, is flexible and may play each as a central midfielder and as a trequartista. He’s a shocking lad.”
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 25: Eljif Elmas of SSC Napoli passes the ball while underneath strain from of throughout the Serie A match between Juventus FC and SSC Napoli at Juventus Stadium on January 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)
Aston Villa able to open talks for Elmas as Sunderland curiosity fails to persuade
Regardless of the reward, Napoli’s resolution to not activate the clause means Elmas will return to Leipzig earlier than transferring on to his subsequent vacation spot.
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, Sunderland have registered curiosity, although the Championship membership usually are not thought of a pretty proposition for the previous Fenerbahce man at this stage of his profession.
Aston Villa signify a much more compelling choice. Already confirmed for subsequent season’s Champions League, the Villans have made an preliminary enquiry and are ready to open formal discussions as soon as the season concludes. That prospect is known to enchantment significantly extra to Elmas.
In complete throughout his two spells at Napoli, the midfielder made 232 appearances for the membership, a big contribution that finally couldn’t persuade De Laurentiis to fulfill Leipzig’s asking value.