Napoli Threaten Legal Action After Lindstrom Transfer Collapses

A deal that seemed done just hours ago has exploded into a war of words and legal threats.

Player

Jesper Lindstrom

From

Napoli

Schalke 04

Fee

€5m option to buy

What happened. Napoli released a formal statement threatening legal action against Schalke 04 after the transfer of Jesper Lindstrom collapsed, with the Serie A side giving their version of events.

Lindstrom had flown to Germany for medical tests and agreed personal terms.
Schalke pulled out after changes to the verbal agreement, citing injuries to two players.
Napoli says it was willing to accept Schalke's proposed contract version.

“SSC Napoli wishes to clarify the situation surrounding the failed transfer of player Jesper Lindstrom to Schalke 04, due to inaccurate information circulated in the press.”
— Napoli statement

The deal was a free loan with option to buy, but now Napoli may pursue legal action.

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