Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 26 Jul 2026
Napoli eye free agent Juan Jesus amid defensive crisis
With injuries piling up, Napoli could bring back the 35-year-old Brazilian defender.
Juan Jesus
player
Player
Juan Jesus
Position
Defender
Current club
Free agent
Linked club
Napoli
Other interest
Venezia, Deportivo La Coruna, Atletico Mineiro
What happened. Napoli are reportedly considering re-signing free agent Juan Jesus to shore up their injury-hit defence.
- Alessandro Buongiorno out 2-3 months after knee surgery.
- Sam Beukema also not fully fit.
- Napoli need to sell an over-22 player first to free a squad slot.
Napoli's new coach Max Allegri needs defensive reinforcements before the season starts.
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