Raspadori Frustrated as €30M Napoli Demand Deters Atletico Madrid

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Giacomo Raspadori is eager to secure consistent playing time, but his potential move from Napoli faces a significant hurdle. While Serie A clubs have remained quiet, Atletico Madrid`s offer is considerably below Napoli`s asking price of €30 million plus add-ons.

This situation mirrors the stalemate from December 2024, when the forward initially expressed his desire to leave.

Napoli successfully convinced him to stay, and he subsequently played a vital role in their Scudetto triumph.

However, Raspadori is now determined to seek a transfer to gain more regular appearances. Finding a club willing to meet Napoli`s valuation is proving difficult.

Raspadori Requires a Substantial Investment

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COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Giacomo Raspadori of SSC Napoli celebrates with his team-mate Romelu Lukaku after scoring their team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and SSC Napoli at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on February 23, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The Partenopei are steadfast in their demand for €30 million, plus additional clauses, for Raspadori`s departure. This price tag has deterred all potential Serie A suitors.

Atletico Madrid has made the most concrete approach, although no official bid has been lodged, and their proposed figures reportedly fall short of €25 million.

Consequently, it appears the Italian international will remain at Napoli unless there is a significant shift in the financial terms from either side.

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