Napoli Linchpin Lobotka Has a Manageable Release Clause

The Cult of Calcio

·1 Mei 2025

Napoli Linchpin Lobotka Has a Manageable Release Clause

There’s indeed a chance Stanislav Lobotka leaves Napoli in the summer, and the decision is entirely up to the player and his suitors, as there’s a release clause in his contract, Fabrizio Romano informs (via SOSFanta).

It’s valid just for the next window and not the following years. It amounts to just above €25M. At this stage, the midfielder has received interest especially from Saudi Arabia. Other teams might emerge later on.

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Napoli and the Lobotka camp agreed to the fixed sum a while back. Journalist Carlo Alvino commented on the mainstay to TeleVomero (via Football Addict).

“He’s a desirable player on the transfer market. The Partenopei could sell him considering his age and the fact that he has spent four and a half years with them, achieving extraordinary results. It’ll depend on the player. The team wouldn’t oppose his exit. It’d be a great ‘plusvalenza.’ Only foreign teams can activate his release clause.”

The 30-year-old was acquired from Celta Vigo in June 2020 and eventually became a vital cog of the squad. He has amassed nearly 200 appearances with them, scoring twice and providing 4 assists. He has 64 caps with Slovakia.

Our Take on Napoli and Lobotka

It’s out of their hands if he has a release clause. Losing him and Frank Anguissa in one fell swoop would be a devastating blow from a technical standpoint. Both have a lot left on their tank as well. The two things might get connected at some point, as the team could try to do what it can to keep hold of at least one of the two.