Napoli track 2007-born Rosario Central centre-back Ovando
The Argentine club want $15m for the young defender, and Inter are reportedly watching him too, with an eye on reinforcing their defence in January.
Napoli have reportedly identified Ignacio Ovando, the Rosario Central centre-back born in 2007, as a target. The Argentine club are asking $15m for him.
Napoli may not have a clear run. Inter are said to be weighing up whether to sign a defender as early as January, and Ovando is reportedly on their scouts' list.
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Ovando joined Rosario Central's first team in 2025. In 2026 he has made 41 appearances so far, with four goals and two assists. He is seen as one of the most promising prospects in Argentine football, and several European clubs are said to have taken notice in recent weeks.
Planning for the long term is fine. The present is less comfortable: Napoli are tenth on 15 points. Buongiorno has had knee surgery on his meniscus and is expected back in January. Di Lorenzo is out until mid-December. The 25-man squad list is already full.
Betting on a player born in 2007 can make sense. The real issue is whether January will be used to build for the future or to fix a squad that is not holding up now.
Before the window opens, Napoli host Torino at the Maradona on Saturday 21 November at 20:45 CET (19:45 UK, 14:45 ET).
Source: CalcioNapoli24
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