Official: Napoli sell Gutierrez to Bayer Leverkusen in €30m deal
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Napoli have officially sold left-back Miguel Gutiérrez to Bayer Leverkusen for €30 million.
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Attributed to original sourceBundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen have officially announced their signing of left-back Miguel Gutierrez from Napoli, who leaves the Partenopei after just one season.
Official: Napoli sell Gutierrez to Bayer Leverkusen Leverkusen have agreed to pay a fee of €30m including bonuses for the Spanish full-back according to reports earlier this week . The German club have confirmed that the 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract that will run until the summer of 2031.
Official: Bayer Leverkusen sign Miguel Gutierrez from Napoli (via www.bayer04.de) Gutierrez is expected to be Leverkusen’s like-for-like replacement for compatriot Alejandro Grimaldo, who left the club after three years to join Atletico Madrid earlier this summer.
Gutierrez brings an immediate profit to Napoli, having joined the Partenopei in a €20m deal from Girona during the previous summer transfer window in 2025.
He made 36 appearances across all competitions during his time in Italy, including 28 in Serie A as Napoli finished runners-up behind the double-winning Inter.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Miguel Gutierrez of SSC Napoli in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) “The club left a great impression on me over the last few years. Bayer 04 has an excellent reputation in Italy and also in my homeland in Spain,” Gutierrez said upon his signing for Leverkusen.
“I’ve heard a lot about the Bundesliga, I’ve seen a lot of games and am looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere in German stadiums,” he continued. “More than anything, I want to be successful nationally and internationally. Bayer Leverkusen has an excellent team to achieve that.”
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What happened
Napoli have completed the sale of Spanish left-back Miguel Gutiérrez to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen for a reported €30 million fee. The move is confirmed as official by both clubs. Gutiérrez joined Napoli from Real Madrid and was a regular in their squad. The transfer represents a significant piece of business for both clubs ahead of the new season, with Leverkusen strengthening their defensive options.
Chance analysis
Losing a starting left-back is a meaningful squad disruption for Napoli, who will need a replacement or a tactical reshuffle. For Leverkusen, acquiring a proven Serie A-quality left-back at €30m is strong value, adding depth and quality to their defensive line. This impacts both clubs' preparations for the upcoming season and could influence early-season performance.
Leverkusen strengthen their left-back position; Napoli lose a regular starter and may need a replacement before the window closes.
Leverkusen gain an established left-back; Napoli lose a key defender and may need reinforcement at the position.