Leipzig: Elmas wants only Napoli, five bids rejected, talks close | OneFootball

Napoli is working to bring Eljif Elmas back under the shadow of Vesuvius. The Macedonian midfielder, a key player in the third Scudetto with Luciano Spalletti, has rejected five proposals from other European clubs, including Roma, to make his return to the Azzurri a reality.

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Leipzig, Elmas only wants Napoli: five offers rejected, negotiation at a decisive stage

His goal is clear: to resume the path interrupted in January 2024, when Leipzig acquired him for 25 million euros.

A clear intention: Napoli as the only destination

After a disappointing season in Germany – just 22 appearances and one assist – and a relaunch on loan at Torino (4 goals and a starring role), Elmas has expressed his firm intention to return to the team that has valued him the most in his career. In Napoli, he has made 189 appearances, scored 19 goals, and played a key role in the 2023 Scudetto, often used as a joker in midfield or as an attacking winger.

The negotiation: loan with option to buy

The dialogue between Napoli and Leipzig is ongoing: the Germans would prefer a definitive sale, while the Neapolitan club is aiming for a loan with an option to buy for around 2 million euros, with a buyout clause set between 11 and 12 million. Antonio Conte, who has already given his consent to the operation, considers him a versatile player capable of completing the offensive package and adapting to multiple roles in midfield.

A strategic return for Conte's project

After the arrival of Hojlund in attack, Napoli is looking to add more tactical solutions to the squad. Elmas, already integrated into the environment and appreciated by the fans, would represent a low-risk and high-potential signing, especially in view of the new season where the depth of the squad will be crucial.

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