Spanish media Relevo recently broke a new development in the transfer market, Real Betis Football Club in order to strengthen its front line strength, has made contact with the Serie A powerhouse Napoli, to explore the possibility of introducing Napoli striker Simeone Jr. in the form of a loan plus a buyout. However, Napoli preferred a direct transfer or a loan with a mandatory buyout clause in the negotiations, which led to a certain stalemate in the talks.
The background to Betis' quest for reinforcements this time is that with the departure of team striker Ayose Perez to join Villarreal, the team is in dire need of reinforcements in the striker position. Among the many potential targets, Napoli's Simeone Jr. has become an important consideration for Betis with his past performance and experience.
For Simeone Jr, although his time at Napoli has been fairly smooth, with the steady play of Osmeen and the rumors of Lukaku's possible joining, he is well aware that the pressure of his competition in the team will be further increased, and his playing time will be severely compressed. As a result, Simeone Jr. is open to offers from other leagues.
It is worth noting that La Liga is not new to Simeone Jr. and has a certain appeal. What's more, his family lives in Madrid, which provides an extra incentive for him to play in La Liga. Family factors often play an important role in professional players' transfer decisions, and Simeone Jr. is no exception.
Giovanni Simeone, 29, made 37 appearances for Napoli last season, scoring three goals. While the goal tally isn't outstanding, his role on the field is much more than that. As an experienced striker, Simeone Jr. possesses excellent running awareness and tackling ability on the field to create more offensive opportunities for his team.
Negotiations between Betis and Napoli are currently continuing. Both sides are trying to find a transfer program that can satisfy their respective interests. For Betis, they want to bring in Simeone Jr. without paying too high a transfer fee, while for Napoli, they want to maximize the financial benefits of Simeone Jr.'s transfer. The transfer drama may take a new turn in the coming days.
