Napoli have reached an agreement with Girona to sign Spanish left-back Miguel Gutierrez in a deal worth €18 million, as reported by Corriere dello Sport.
The move signals a shift in transfer policy for the Serie A champions, who may now prioritize a central midfielder over an attacking winger.
Miguel Gutierrez Transfer Details
Gutierrez is expected to travel with the Girona squad to Naples for a scheduled pre-season friendly, but the 24-year-old is unlikely to feature due to injury.
While he may not play, speculation is mounting that he could stay behind to finalize his move, with negotiations now focused on personal terms.
Napoli’s offer was initially expected to be around €20 million, but the final agreement with Girona has reportedly been struck at €18 million.
The Spanish full-back is capable of operating both as a left-back and a wide midfielder, giving the Partenopei tactical flexibility heading into the new season.
Napoli Transfer Plans
Signing Gutierrez is likely to have ripple effects across Napoli’s transfer plans.
The club had previously shown interest in signing another winger, including Premier League star Raheem Sterling, but may now abandon that pursuit.
Gutierrez’s ability to play higher up the pitch offers a cost-effective alternative, allowing Napoli to shift resources elsewhere.
With a potential saving on wide players, Napoli may now focus more heavily on central midfield reinforcements.
Juventus youngster Fabio Miretti and Bologna’s Giovanni Fabbian are both on the shortlist as Napoli looks to build a deeper and more balanced squad.
With a potential saving on wide players, Napoli may now focus more heavily on central midfield reinforcements. Juventus youngster Fabio Miretti and Bologna’s Giovanni Fabbian are both on the shortlist as Napoli looks to build a deeper and more balanced squad.
Napoli, who are currently 11/4 favorites to win next season’s Scudetto according to US sportsbooks, appear to be focusing on improving squad depth to backup their headline signing of Kevin De Bruyne.
Earlier in the window, Napoli pulled out of a bidding war with Nottingham Forest for Dan Ndoye, unwilling to meet Premier League-level valuations. That restraint now appears strategic, as the money saved there and on Sterling may be redirected to midfield.
Work remains to be done on personal terms with Gutierrez, but Napoli are optimistic about finalizing the deal soon.
Talks with Sevilla over right-back Juanlu Sanchez are also ongoing, suggesting the club is doubling down on wing-backs rather than natural wingers.
