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Inter and Juventus to battle Napoli for Zielinski signature 

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Inter and Juventus to battle Napoli for Zielinski signature 

A Derby d’Italia is rising within the switch market because the Serie A frontrunners Inter and Juventus each proceed to push for the signature of Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski. 

The Poland worldwide is likely one of the most sought-after properties on the Serie A market, as he’s at present set to change into out there as a free agent on the conclusion of the 2023-24 marketing campaign. 

A key part of the Partenopei’s title-winning season in 2022-23, Zielinski has since been linked with strikes away from Naples, and reportedly turned down an eye-watering supply from Saudi Arabia in the summertime to remain in Serie A for one more yr. 

Although Napoli would ideally prefer to hold Zielinski on board for so long as attainable, there has not been a lot proof to recommend {that a} renewal is wherever close to shut. 

In anticipation of his availability in the summertime, groups are starting to circle over the Stadio Maradona. Inter and Juve at present lead the race for the 30-year-old’s signature in keeping with Il Corriere dello Sport. 

For Zielinski, there’s a familiarity about Juventus, because the Bianconeri sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli already is aware of him properly from their time collectively at Napoli. 

Giuntoli’s Nerazzurri counterpart Piero Ausilio and CEO Beppe Marotta are additionally able to push to deliver Zielinski on board. 

Il Corriere means that both membership would doubtless want to supply Zielinski a contract on increased wages than he earns in the intervening time. That determine at present stands at a reported €5m per season. 

Over a four-year deal, that will quantity to a minimal value of €20m, realistically nearer to €25m, plus any signing-on bonuses, which, once more, may add a number of million onto the price of the overall package deal.