Conte requested Hudson-Odoi for Napoli after Chelsea spell | OneFootball

Antonio Conte specifically requested Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi for Napoli, having worked with him at Chelsea.

It is no secret that the Partenopei are trying to reinforce the flanks after selling Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain in January with no real replacement.

Now that they are the reigning Champions of Italy and in the Champions League, they need more strength in depth.

Conte is fully involved in the transfer strategy and has made a list for President Aurelio De Laurentiis, including Hudson-Odoi, as per Sportitalia reporter Michele Criscitiello.

Hudson-Odoi not new to Serie A interest

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 03: Nuno Espirito Santo, Manager of Nottingham Forest, celebrates with Callum Hudson-Odoi of Nottingham Forest following the team’s victory in the penalty shoot out during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town at City Ground on March 03, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

The 24-year-old has three senior caps for England and can play in a variety of roles, mainly the left wing, but also the right or in a deeper position if required.

He made 36 competitive appearances for Nottingham Forest this season, contributing five goals and three assists.

epa12129564 SSC Napoli�s coach Antonio Conte celebrates winning the 2024/2025 Serie A title after the Italian Serie A soccer match between SSC Napoli and Cagliari Calcio, in Naples, Italy, 23 May 2025. SSC Napoli won their fourth league title. EPA-EFE/CIRO FUSCO

A product of the Chelsea youth academy, Hudson-Odoi already impressed Conte when he was still a very young player during his tenure and was given four appearances in 2017-18.

There was a loan at Bayer Leverkusen and sale to Nottingham Forest in 2023 for €3.5m.