According to 'Gazzetta dello Sport', Napoli showed interest in signing the 33-year-old Brazilian forward Neymar, which would have marked a return to top-level European football for the player. The club reportedly considered the transfer for a period of three months until May, during which coach Antonio Conte and the management engaged in intensive discussions with president Aurelio de Laurentiis about the possibility. Ultimately, Napoli decided against the move due to significant concerns that the 128-time international could negatively affect team chemistry. The forward's contract is set to expire at the end of December 2025, his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €11.00m, and several other clubs, including FC Barcelona and Juventus, had also been linked with a move.