Napoli send first offer for Boca Juniors' Zeballos, just under €10m
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Napoli have submitted an opening offer to Boca Juniors for Argentine winger Zeballos, valued at just under €10 million.
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Attributed to original sourceNapoli agreed personal terms with Exequiel Zeballos and reports are growing that they made the first formal offer to Boca Juniors worth just under €10m.
Multiple sources had already noted that the club had swooped for the player, who is primarily wide right of a trident attack, but can also go on the left or in a centre-forward role.
His contract with Boca Juniors only runs to December 31 this year, so although there is a release clause in his contract at €14.5m, this won’t be the asking price in the circumstances.
Zeballos has heart set on Napoli BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – MAY 19: Otavio of Cruzeiro blocks a shot from Exequiel Zeballos of Boca Juniors during a Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2026 group D match between Boca Juniors and Cruzeiro at Estadio Alberto J. Armando on May 19, 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) Transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano claims that Napoli have finally made the first offer to Boca Juniors and it is worth $10m (just under €10m), which would fit with the report from Sportitalia expert Alfredo Pedullà on July 9 .
It is no secret that Zeballos has his heart set on Napoli, with TyC Sports reporting that he had agreed personal terms all the way back in May.
The 24-year-old is determined to play at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and follow in the footsteps of the Argentina legend.
This is why he turned down a lucrative contract extension to stay at Boca Juniors.
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What happened
Napoli have made their first move in pursuit of Boca Juniors' Zeballos, sending an offer just shy of €10 million. The Argentine attacker has attracted interest from the Serie A side, who are looking to strengthen their attacking options. Negotiations between the clubs are now expected to develop as Napoli assess Boca's willingness to part with the player.
Chance analysis
Napoli's approach for Zeballos signals their intent to reinforce the attacking line with a young, dynamic South American profile. The €10m valuation suggests Boca may push for a higher fee, as Argentine clubs typically negotiate hard for prized academy products. For match prediction purposes, this is background transfer news with potential squad implications in the medium term rather than immediate impact.
If signed, Napoli's attacking options would be reinforced, but no immediate match impact as deal is in early stages.
Monitor negotiation progression; if completed, Napoli's attacking depth improves, but current squad strength unchanged for upcoming fixtures.