Danilo’s future appears to be intertwined with Napoli’s as the Brazilian defender prepares to leave Juventus. Both parties are aiming to reach an agreement as soon as possible. Antonio Conte has long been seeking a defender to provide an alternative to the Rrahmani-Buongiorno pairing, and Buongiorno’s recent injury has accelerated the need for defensive reinforcement. This urgency is further compounded by Rafa Marín’s request for a transfer.
Calciomercato report that the situation surrounding Danilo at Juventus has rapidly evolved. Despite starting in all but five matches this season, the club has placed him on the transfer market. Juventus has informed Danilo and his entourage that they are ready to listen to offers for his departure. The adventure of the former Manchester City and Real Madrid player in the Bianconeri shirt is coming to an end, as he has been told he no longer fits into Thiago Motta’s plans or the club’s strategy.
Napoli’s interest in Danilo is more than casual. Conte has explicitly requested the current Juventus captain to be added to the squad. Danilo has expressed his approval and is ready to commit to the Azzurri cause. The plan is to accelerate negotiations in the coming days and reach a contractual agreement between the parties.
However, there remains a hurdle to overcome with Juventus. While Turin desires compensation for the transfer, Napoli president De Laurentiis is aiming for a contract termination to sign Danilo on a free transfer. Napoli’s position could be strengthened by the fact that Danilo’s contract expires in June, as well as Juventus’ pursuit of Antonio Silva, a central defender they hope to bring to Turin soon.
Danilo is trying to exert pressure to secure his release in the coming days. Meanwhile, interest from Saudi Arabia has emerged, with Pioli’s Al-Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo making overtures. However, as of now, Napoli remains Danilo’s primary choice for his next move.
