Napoli and Juventus battle for Verona’s rising star Tchatchoua

Verona’s sporting director Sean Sogliano has once again demonstrated his talent for unearthing hidden gems in the transfer market. His latest discovery, Jackson Tchatchoua, was acquired from Charleroi for a mere €2 million and has quickly become a valuable asset for the club.

Calciomercato report on how Tchatchoua’s rapid rise to prominence has caught the attention of several top clubs, with Napoli showing strong interest in the young right-back. The Partenopei are reportedly ready to make a move for the Cameroonian as early as January, seeing him as a potential reinforcement for their squad.

However, Napoli face stiff competition from Juventus for Tchatchoua’s signature. The Bianconeri’s sporting director, Cristiano Giuntoli, has instructed the club’s scouting department to closely monitor the player’s performances in upcoming matches.

Verona, aware of the growing interest in their prized asset, are in no rush to sell. The club rejected a €10 million offer from Rennes last summer and are now hoping to secure a fee of around €15 million for Tchatchoua in the next transfer window.

The 22-year-old’s stock has risen dramatically in recent weeks following his first Serie A goal against Genoa and a call-up to the Cameroon national team. It’s a remarkable trajectory for a player who was fighting relegation in the Belgian Jupiler League just 12 months ago.