Napoli, the star of Serie A, has always been unique in its reinforcement strategy. After successfully launching South Korean defender Min-Ja Kim to Europe's top stage last year, they have set their sights on Asia this summer, targeting Japan's mid-career star Ei Kukai. However, the Japanese international's contractual release fee is as high as 60 million euros (HK$510 million), which undoubtedly adds to the difficulties in the negotiation.
Napoli, who won the Serie A title, are facing the dilemma of losing core players. Main players such as Kim Min Ja, Vitor Ossenhan and Charoen Rosinu are rumored to be leaving the team. Especially Xarelio Rossinho, who has entered into a heated negotiation with a Saudi Arabian club, the possibility of a transfer is very high. Gazzetta dello Sport reveals that new coach Rudi Garcia wants to bring in Ei Kukai to fill the vacancies in the team's lineup.
