Napoli Set to Renew Contract of Talismanic Midfielder | OneFootball

Napoli will extend the contract of Frank Anguissa without breaking a sweat thanks to a pre-determined clause present on it. There’s no need for a lengthy negotiation like in Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s case, Il Mattino informs (via Virgilio).

The Azzurri have formally informed the entourage of the player via email that they will activate their option, adding two years to the deal and postponing the expiration date to 2027. The communication is legally binding. However, there’ll also be a meeting between the parties to discuss it vis-à-vis.

Anguissa would have become a free agent at the end of the season without the decision by the Napoli higher-ups. He’s scheduled to obtain a small pay bump from €2.5M to €2.7M annually, plus add-ons.

The 28-year-old joined the Azzurri from Fulham in 2021. He initially did it on loan and was then bought out for €16M. He recorded his 130th appearance with the team on Sunday. During his spell in Campania, he has scored 6 times and provided 14 assists. He has continued to be a staple even though they acquired two high-profile midfielders last summer.

Our Take on Napoli and Anguissa

It’s a no-brainer, but we’ll see whether things will indeed go down without a hitch as rumored. For instance, Luciano Spalletti wasn’t too pleased when his extension happened this way in the recent past. It’s fully within the team’s rights, but the player and his camp might want to ask for a bigger raise. He’s been remarkably consistent after all, and, given his age, he won’t have many more opportunities for a large payday.