Serie A powerhouse (idiom); soccer team
Napoli, capital of Campania region of Italy
It's official, the signing of young 22-year-old defender Rafa
Marin (name)
. The details of the transfer were revealed by renowned transfer expert Romano, for which Napoli paid a transfer fee of €12 million, while
Real Madrid soccer team
A buy-back clause was retained in the contract.
According to the specifics of the buyback clause, Real Madrid have the right to buy back Marin within the next two seasons. If they opt for a buyback in 2026, Real Madrid will have to pay €25 million; by 2027, that figure will have risen to €35 million. In addition, Napoli have a special option in 2025 where they can double the amount of Real Madrid's buyback clause by paying an additional €10 million.
Marin is an excellent player from Real Madrid's youth training system, he was loaned by Real Madrid to La Liga team Alaves last season, during which he played 35 matches and accumulated 2,546 minutes of playing time, showing remarkable strength and potential. He is currently assessed at €7.5 million in the German transfer market.
Napoli brought in Marin this time, undoubtedly to strengthen the team's defense and make long-term plans for the future. Marin's youth and potential make him a valuable asset in Napoli's eyes, while the buy-back clause set by Real Madrid shows that despite letting the young defender go for the time being, they are still optimistic about Marin's future and hope to have the opportunity to bring him back to the Bernabeu in the future.
For Marin himself, joining Napoli will be a new challenge and opportunity. On the Serie A stage, he will have the chance to further improve his skills and game experience, as well as open up new paths for his career. For Napoli's fans, it is certainly something to look forward to seeing such a promising young defender join the club.
