Monza targeting Cyril Ngonge after disappointing Napoli spell
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Cyril Ngonge, who joined Napoli for €20m, is reportedly a transfer target for Monza after failing to establish himself at the Serie A club.
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Attributed to original sourceMonza might be able to do Napoli a big favour, as Sportitalia transfer pundit Alfredo Pedullà claims they asked for the availability of Cyril Ngonge, who was also linked to Palermo.
The Partenopei are in a bind because they need to make sales before signing any new players, and received a boost when selling Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahce this week for €6m plus add-ons.
NAPLES, ITALY – JULY 14: New SSC Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri is unveiled at Teatro di San Carlo on July 14, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Now they are already set to reinvest with a deal agreed for Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile , on loan for €3m plus €1m add-ons, then an option to buy at the end of the season for another €27m.
They still need to whittle down the squad of players who are not part of new coach Max Allegri’s project.
Monza ask after Ngonge BOLOGNA, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Cyril Ngonge of Torino FC during the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Torino FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) According to Sportitalia’s expert Pedullà , Monza have contacted them to ask for Ngonge.
The 26-year-old had been linked to Palermo, but seems reticent to accept a transfer into Serie B.
NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 17: Cyril Ngonge of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Vitinha of Genoa CFC during the Serie A TIM match between SSC Napoli and Genoa CFC – Serie A TIM at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 17, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Napoli paid €20m to buy Ngonge from Hellas Verona in January 2024, but he struggled to make an impact and was sent on a series of loans to Torino and then Espanyol.
Between the two clubs, he scored one goal with four assists in 32 competitive appearances last season.
His contract runs to June 2028, so it is possible Monza could engineer a loan with option to buy, becoming an obligation if they survive in Serie A.
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What happened
Cyril Ngonge, signed by Napoli from Hellas Verona for €20m, has struggled to make an impact at the Stadio Maradona. According to reports, Monza are interested in acquiring the Belgian winger, likely on a loan deal with an option or obligation to buy. The move would give Ngonge a chance to revive his career after a disappointing debut season in Naples, while potentially recouping some of the significant investment Napoli made in him.
Chance analysis
Ngonge's situation reflects a common pattern of high-fee signings failing to adapt quickly to top clubs. Monza, who need offensive reinforcements, could provide a platform for him to regain form. For Napoli, offloading Ngonge (even temporarily) would help recoup costs and free up squad space and wage budget. The €20m price tag represents a significant sunk cost for Napoli regardless of the outcome.
A Monza move would be positive for Ngonge's career revival and marginally positive for Monza's attack, while helping Napoli reduce squad costs.
Monitor Ngonge's potential move to Monza; if completed, his availability and form could improve while Napoli gain squad flexibility.