Monza targets Cyril Ngonge after Napoli's €20m failure,
By OnzeActu · · 4 min read
Monza contacted Napoli to find out if Cyril Ngonge was available, claims Alfredo Pedullà. Recruited €20 million in January 2024, Ngonge did not confirm and had loans to Torino and Espanyol last season.
Why it matters
The situation of Cyril Ngonge is crucial for Napoli, who must reduce their squad before welcoming new players. By selling Lukaku, the club freed up funds, but it still has to deal with players who don't fit into coach Allegri's project. Monza could thus play a key role in recovering Ngonge, which would allow Napoli to effectively reinvest in the team.
Key points
- Monza targets Cyril Ngonge after Napoli's €20m failure.
- Monza contacted Naples to find out if Cyril Ngonge was available, says Alfredo Pedullà.
- Report Ngonge targeted by Monza after Napoli €20m flop - Yahoo Sports.
Naples finds itself in a classic transfer window impasse: it must first generate sales before recording new arrivals. The Partenopei, however, received a boost this week by selling Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahçe for €6m plus various bonuses. The club is already in the process of reinvesting, with an agreement reached for Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile in the form of a paying loan (€3 million) accompanied by a €1 million bonus, then a purchase option amounting to €27 million at the end of the season.
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In this context, Naples is seeking to reduce its squad of players who do not appear in the project of new coach Massimiliano Allegri. Cyril Ngonge, recruited for €20 million from Hellas Verona in January 2024, is part of this list. The player failed to establish himself at Naples and was loaned successively to Torino then to Espanyol last season. Between the two clubs, he scored one goal and provided four assists in 32 official matches last season, according to the source's figures.
Ngonge has been linked to a transfer to Palermo, but according to Pedullà he would be reluctant to go down to Serie B. The journalist specifies that the Monza track could materialize on the basis of a loan with a purchase option: the latter could become an obligation if Monza manages to remain in Serie A, a formula frequently used between Italian clubs to spread the financial risk.
Ngonge's contract with Naples runs until June 2028, which leaves the club with several solutions to try to best recover its initial investment. It now remains to be seen whether Monza will take the plunge and formalize an offer that will satisfy Naples and the player himself. For now, this is an exploratory contact reported by Sportitalia via Alfredo Pedullà.
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The rest
Monza have expressed interest in Cyril Ngonge, but the player may be reluctant to join a Serie B club. If a deal is reached, it could ease Napoli's financial situation and allow the club to focus on their new signings, notably Badiashile. What happens next will depend on negotiations between Monza and Naples regarding the availability of Ngonge.
Frequently asked questions
What happened with Cyril Ngonge?
Monza contacted Naples to find out the availability of Cyril Ngonge, who failed to establish himself at the club.
Who confirmed Monza's interest in Cyril Ngonge?
Monza's interest in Cyril Ngonge was reported by transfer window specialist Alfredo Pedullà on Sportitalia.
Why are Monza interested in Cyril Ngonge now?
Monza could facilitate Naples' financial situation by recovering Ngonge, while Naples must reduce its squad.
What changes are planned for Naples?
Naples is looking to release players who are not in coach Massimiliano Allegri's project, of which Cyril Ngonge is part.
What has been Cyril Ngonge’s recent career?
Cyril Ngonge was loaned successively to Torino and Espanyol last season, where he scored one goal and provided four assists.